Greenfield City Zoning Code
TITLE THREE
Subdivision Regulations
1109.01 VARIANCES.
In cases where it is deemed that hardships, topography or other factual deterrent condition prevail, variations and exceptions from the dimensional standards and improvement requirements as set forth in the Subdivision Regulations may be recommended by the Planning Commission but must be approved by Council. (Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)
1109.03 APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION WITHOUT PLAT.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Subdivision Regulations, a proposed division of a parcel of land along an existing public street, whether the parcel to be divided fronts on the street or has access to it by private right of way or private driveway, not involving more than five lots after the original tract has been completely subdivided, may be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval without plat. If the Building and Zoning Inspector, acting on behalf of the Commission, is satisfied that the proposed subdivision complies with all applicable platting, subdividing or zoning regulations, they shall approve the proposed subdivision and, on presentation of a conveyance of the parcel, shall stamp the same "approved by the Planning Commission; no plat required." The Building and Zoning Inspector may require the submission of a sketch and such other information as is pertinent to determining compliance with this section. No building, structure or land shall be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.
(Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)
1109.05 PRELIMINARY PLAT.
(a) Sketch may be Submitted for Suggestions. The owner of land who desires to subdivide it shall submit a sketch of the plat to the Planning Commission for its comments and suggestions. The owner can then make such corrections and changes as agreed upon before preparing and submitting his preliminary plat for consideration.
(b) Copies of Preliminary Plat to Be Submitted. The owner of land who desires to subdivide it shall submit six (6) copies of a preliminary plat along with six (6) copies of a general layout of all site improvements to be installed on the entire tract of land to be developed even if the owner or developer only intends to initially develop only a part of the tract, to the Planning Commission twenty-one (21) days prior to a regular meeting of the Commission. A copy of the general layout of all site improvements attached to a copy of the plat shall be in the possession of each member of the Commission for a minimum period of seven (7) days before consideration for approval.
(c) Fees. A fee shall be paid at the time of submission of the preliminary plat as stated in this Code.
(d) Contents of Preliminary Plat.
(1) The preliminary plat shall contain the following, and be prepared by a licensed professional engineer in the State of Ohio:
i. The scale, with a minimum of one inch to equal one hundred (100) feet;
ii. The proposed name of the subdivision;
iii. Key map showing location within the Village;
iv. Names and addresses of owners, developers and the surveyor who made the plat;
v. Date;
vi. North point; and
vii. Legal description of parcel being subdivided.
(2) The following existing conditions shall be shown on the plat:
i. Boundary lines and approximate acreage included matching the provided legal description;
ii. Locations, widths and names of all existing or previously platted streets or alleys, and proposed thoroughfare locations as shown on the official Village Thoroughfare Plan, railroad and utility rights of way, parks and public open spaces, permanent buildings and structures, all section and corporation lines within or adjacent to the tract;
iii. Existing sewers, water mains, culverts and other underground facilities within the tract, indicating pipe sizes, elevations and grades, if readily available, and locations, if known or available;
iv. Boundary lines of adjacent tracts of unsubdivided and subdivided land;
v. Existing zoning restrictions;
vi. Existing contours, with intervals of five feet where the slope is greater than ten percent and not more than two feet where the slope is less than ten percent;
vii. Drainage channels, wooded areas, water courses and other significant physical features;
viii. Existing and proposed easements.
(3) All elevations on the preliminary plat shall be based on NAVD (North American Vertical Datum) 1988 datum.
(4) The following proposed conditions shall be shown:
i. Layout of streets and right-of-way widths;
ii. Layout, numbers and dimensions of lots including total square footage;
iii. Parcels of land intended to be dedicated or temporarily reserved for public use;
iv. Building setback lines shown graphically with dimensions;
v. Indication of any lot on which a use other than residential is proposed by the owner;
vi. Names of new streets which shall not duplicate names of any existing dedicated street within the County and/or its incorporated areas;
vii. New streets which are extensions of or in alignment with existing streets which shall bear the names of the existing streets of which they are extensions or with which they are in alignment;
viii. Bearings and dimensions of lot, parcel, and right-of-way boundaries; and
ix. Proposed landscaping, if any.
(5) All new streets shall be named in the following manner and shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission:
Table 1109-1
Street Naming
General Direction | Over 1,000 Feet in Length | Under 1,000 Feet in Length |
North and south | Streets | Places |
East and west | Avenues | Courts |
Diagonal | Roads | Ways |
Curving | Drives | Circles |
(6) The general layout of all site improvements attached to the preliminary plat shall be for the entire tract of property even if the owner or developer only intends to initially develop a part of the entire tract and such general layout is to provide for the extension of improvements to the boundary of the proposed subdivision to serve adjoining land.
(e) Approval of Preliminary Plat. When a plat is filed with the Planning Commission, the Building and Zoning Inspector shall examine it to determine whether or not it complies with the requirements of Chapter 1109. The Building and Zoning Inspector shall then refer the plat to the Village Engineer. If the plat does not meet the requirements, the Building and Zoning Inspector shall return it to the owner who shall revise and refile it, and additional fees may apply. If the plat meets the requirements, the Building and Zoning Inspector shall lay it before the Planning Commission at its next meeting. The Commission shall thereupon examine it and approve it or conditionally approve it within thirty (30) days if it is satisfied that it complies, or will comply after minor changes, in all respects with this Section. The approval or the conditions of approval of the Planning Commission will be indicated in writing on two (2) copies of the preliminary plat which will be returned to the owner and surveyor. The remaining four (4) copies bearing the notation of approval shall remain on file, available to the public. The approval of a preliminary plat shall be effective for a maximum period of twelve (12) months, unless extended by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)
1109.07 FINAL PLAT.
(a) The general layout of all site improvements attached to the preliminary plat shall be for the entire tract of property even if the owner or developer only intends to initially develop a part of the entire tract and
(b) The general layout of all site improvements attached to the preliminary plat shall be for the entire tract of property even if the owner or developer only intends to initially develop a part of the entire tract and such general layout is to provide for the extension of improvements to the boundary of the proposed subdivision to serve adjoining land.
(Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)
1109.09 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION.
(a) A final plat shall contain the following additional information, and be prepared and sealed by a licensed professional engineer in the State.
(1) Boundary of plat based on an accurate traverse with angular and lineal dimensions;
(2) True angle and distance to the nearest street intersection, accurately described on the plat;
(3) Municipal, township, county or section lines accurately tied to the lines of all chord dimensions;
(4) Radii, internal angles, points of curvature, tangent bearings and lengths of all chord dimensions;
(5) All lot numbers and lines with accurate dimensions in feet and hundredths and bearings in degrees and minutes;
(6) Accurate location of all monuments, which shall be composed and/or located as follows:
i. Be composed of a durable material;
ii. Be a minimum length of thirty inches (30");
iii. Of a minimum cross-section area of material of two tenths (.2) square inches (one inch (1”) in diameter);
iv. Be identified with a durable marker bearing the Surveyor's Ohio Registration number and/ or name or company name;
v. Be detectable with conventional instruments for finding ferrous or magnetic objects;
vi. Placed with the top at the existing grade elevation.
vii. One such monument shall be placed at each extreme corner of the subdivision. All lots must be marked with steel pins, and such pins must be in place after a building is completed. The Building Official shall confirm that lot pins are in place on the final occupancy permit.
(7) Exact location, width and name of all streets or other public ways; and
(8) Known easements, accurately located and stating the purpose for which they are intended. Easements may be added or revised on the final plat after final plat approval. Easements added to the final plat or revised on the final plat require the approval of the Village Engineer and the Director of Public Service and said approvals are to be entered on the final plat. The owner or developer shall offer an easement for television cable and television cable equipment within the easement(s) shown on the final plat. The easement shall be granted at no expense to the television cable owner/operator, if the cable operator installs the necessary television cable and television cable equipment in the utility trench during the time the trench is open for the installation of other utilities. Otherwise, the owner, developer or Village may revoke the offer of an easement.
(b) A Final Plat Shall Also Contain:
(1) A certificate by a registered professional land surveyor that the plat represents a completed survey and that the monuments shown exist as located or will be set following construction and that all dimensional and geodetic details are correct.
(2) Notarized certification by the owner or owners of the adoption of the plat and the dedication by them to public use of the streets and other public areas shown on the plat. The signatures of the owner(s) are required prior to the obtaining of any Village Official's signature on the plat. No property shall extend to the center of a right of way.
(3) Proper form for the approval of the Planning Commission with space for the signature of the Chairman.
(4) Space for approval by signature of the Village Engineer and Director of Public Service.
(5) Proper form for approval and acceptance by Council, showing ordinance number and provisions for signature by the Clerk of Council.
(6) Space for approval, by signature of the Village Engineer and Director of Public Service, of easements added to or revised on the final plat.
(7) Space for transfer by the County Auditor and recording by the County Recorder. A statement of the expiration date of the Village approval shall be placed just ahead of the space provided for the County Auditor's signature.
(8) A topographic survey prepared by an Ohio registered professional surveyor using the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) reflecting flood way, floodway fringe, base flood elevations and property lines of the plat under consideration for development.
(c) Copies to Be Filed with Clerk. One (1) copy of the final plat showing all approvals and the date and place of recording shall be supplied by the owner to the Clerk of Council.
(d) Copies to Be Filed with Clerk. One (1) copy of the final plat showing all approvals and the date and place of recording shall be supplied by the owner to the Clerk of Council.
(1) The subdivider shall not transfer any lot, parcel or tract of a proposed subdivision, until approval is received of the final plat.
(2) The subdivider shall not proceed with any construction work on any lot until approval is received of the final plat and compliance is made with all other provisions of the Subdivision Regulations, unless it is for the exact purpose of building model units. The subdivider may be granted a building permit for not more than two units, in the case of single-family detached housing
i. Proof of ownership of that portion of subdivision to be used for models;
ii. The proposed models have legal frontage on an existing public roadway, water and sanitary sewer;
iii. Insurances have been granted to the Village in the form of bond, escrow funds, letters of credit or other assurances the Village deems necessary to insure installation of improvements;
iv. Occupancy permit shall not be issued until Section 1109.09 has been complied with.
(e) Transfer of Lot Contrary to Plat Prohibited. The owner of the subdivision shall make no conveyance of any lot smaller in width or area than indicated on the plat, except for the purpose of increasing the area of another lot.
(f) Project Representation by Engineer During Installation of Improvements. All construction work and materials used in connection with public improvements and storm water management in the area platted shall conform to Village specifications and requirements of the Village Engineer. The Village Engineer shall provide the owner or developer with project representation at the expense of the owner or developer during installation of the improvements.
(g) Bond Letter of Credit for Improvements: Deposit and Insurance.
(1) Before approval of the final plat, the owner or developer shall agree in writing that prior to the beginning of construction of any street, private roadway, public improvement and storm water management infrastructure the owner or developer shall provide a bond, certified check or an irrevocable letter of credit from a solvent bank doing business in Highland, Ross, and Fayette Counties, Ohio, guaranteeing the completion of said improvement(s) within one (1) year from the date of agreement or such time as may be agreed to by Council. The bond, check or irrevocable letter of credit shall be in an amount equal to the estimated cost of constructing said improvement(s), as approved by the Village Engineer. A maintenance bond, certified check or an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of five percent (5%) of the estimated construction costs shall be provided for a maintenance period of one (1) year beginning with the date of acceptance of the said improvement(s) by the Director of Public Service and Village Engineer
(2) The owner or developer shall prior to construction, deposit with the Director of Public Service and with the approval of the Village Engineer a sum of money as prescribed by the Director of Public Service and the Village Engineer to defray the cost of inspection and the engineering services provided and any expenses incurred by the Village due to the installation of the improvements and review of the plat and plans. Fees for the review of plats and plans shall be calculated by the owner or developer, to be verified by the Village using the fee schedules as provided by the Director of Public Service. These and other documents detailing the development process can be obtained from the Public Service Department. For inspections the owner or developer shall deposit with the Public Service Department a sum of money based on an approved cost of construction schedule and be approved by the Village Engineer. Should the amount of such deposit be insufficient to cover the cost thereof, the owner or developer shall immediately upon request of the Village deposit a sum of money acceptable to the Village Engineer and the Director of Public Service. Upon completion and acceptance of the improvements, any unexpended balance shall be refunded to the owner or developer.
(3) The subdivider shall hold the Village harmless for any claims for damages of every nature arising or growing out of the construction of such improvements, and shall defend at his cost and expense, each suit or action brought against the Village by reason thereof, until the improvement has been accepted by the Village and the developer notified in writing within thirty (30) days. The subdivider shall furnish proof to the Village, prior to the time of commencing construction of possession of Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, naming the Village of Greenfield as an additional insured. These Certificates of Insurance shall contain a provision that coverage afforded in the policies will not be canceled unless at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Village. Limits on bodily injury shall not be less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for personal injury to any one person and a total of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) each accident. Limits on property damage shall be not less than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) per occurrence, or five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) aggregate for each accident. Umbrella Excess Liability Insurance to extend existing policies to the required limits will be accepted.
(4) If any violation of or noncompliance with, any of the provisions and stipulations of this Section occurs, the Village shall have the right to stop the work without delay and utilize the bond, certified check or an irrevocable letter of credit for the completion of the improvement or use the certified check or proceeds thereof for such purpose.
(h) Modification, Alteration, Amendment or Vacation. In Whole or In Part of Plat After Approval. No modification, alteration, amendment, or vacation, in whole or in part, of a final plat except for the addition of appropriate easements as approved by the Village Engineer shall be made in or to a final plat approved by Council under the provisions of this Section or another political subdivision prior to annexation unless such modification, alteration, amendment, or vacation, in whole or in part, is first submitted to and accepted by the Service Director, is recommended by the Planning Commission, and Council approves such modification, alteration, amendment, or vacation, in whole or in part, by ordinance. If the modified, altered, amended, or vacated, in whole or in part, final plat is approved by Council, the owner shall file and record the plat with the County Recorder within sixty days. If the final plat has already been recorded then the owner shall file and record the ordinance and an authenticating affidavit executed by the Clerk of Council with the County Recorder within sixty days, wherein the modified, altered, amended, or vacated, in whole or in part, plat shall be indexed or cross- referenced with the original plat. If the plat is not filed with the County Recorder within sixty days, the modification, alteration, amendment, or vacation, in whole or in part, is void and is of no effect.
(Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)
1109.11 REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS.
(a) Improvements to be Paid for By Subdivider.
(1) The owner of land who desires to subdivide it shall provide and pay the entire cost of improvements to such land as follows:
i. Before the construction of any building, street improvements shall consist of grading the right of way for full width; construction of permanent curbing and roadway; construction of drainage structures and appurtenances. Two (2) roof drain openings shall be provided in the curb for each lot;
ii. Sanitary sewers, including manholes, services and all appurtenances;
iii. Water distribution system, including mains, services, valves, fire hydrants and all appurtenances;
iv. Curbs and sidewalks on existing streets as determined by the Village Engineer; Storm sewers, including manholes, inlets and all appurtenances.
(2) All phases of the improvement shall be approved by the Village Engineer and shall be constructed in accordance with Village specifications.
(3) The Village may require other improvements not listed in this section, if they are deemed necessary by the Village Engineer for the protection of public health, safety or welfare.
(4) The Village shall require a plot-grade-utility-plan approval for all residential subdivisions in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
(b) Inspection During Installation.
(1) The construction of all improvements shall be inspected by the Village Engineer at the time of installation. Under no circumstances are such installations to be made without an inspector on the job. The Village Engineer shall be notified three (3) days before any construction work is begun.
(2) If any violation of, or noncompliance with, any of the provisions of this Section occurs, the Village shall withhold the issuance of the occupancy permit until the violation or noncompliance is corrected.
(c) Construction Drawings; Dimensions; Revision.
(1) All construction drawings for improvements shall be on a horizontal scale of one inch to fifty (50) feet and vertical scale of one inch to five (5) feet. The sheet size shall be twenty-two (22) inches by thirty-six (36) inches.
(2) Upon approval and acceptance of all improvements, the original construction drawings for the improvements shall be revised to reflect the actual construction. All drawings including the master grade plan or reproductions thereof on tracing cloth shall become the property of the Village and shall be on file in the office of the Village Engineer.
(d) Service Roads.
(1) Service Roads Authorized. When it is determined by the Village Engineer that the roadways provided in the Subdivision Regulations are not satisfactory for the needs of special circumstances, additional roadways, designated "service roads," may be prescribed by the Village Engineer. These service roads will be shown on the plat of a subdivision in such locations as are determined by the Village Engineer, subject to plat approval as provided by the Subdivision Regulations.
(2) Service Road Right of Way. When it is determined that service roads may be included in a subdivision plat, the right of way for the road shall be no less than thirty-two (32) feet in width and shall be dedicated to public use in the same manner as prescribed in the Subdivision Regulations for all other public roads.
(3) Service Road Specifications. Service roads shall be constructed of materials and to design section as shown on the revised standard construction drawing File R-23A as presently constituted and as hereafter amended on file with the Village Engineer.
(4) Sidewalks Not Required. No sidewalks or other provision for traffic, other than motor vehicular traffic, shall be required in conjunction with the construction of any service road.
(Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)
1109.13 STREET LIGHTS.
(a) Design and Layout. The design and layout for the street lighting, the underground wiring and other pertinent equipment to be used shall be designed by a registered engineer and approved by the Village Engineer.
(1) All energy lines leading to the light standard shall be underground in new developing subdivisions.
(2) All street lighting designs are to be coordinated with the supplier of electric energy. Two drawings for each street lighting layout shall be submitted to the supplier of electric energy for record purposes.
(3) Streetlights using poles and light assemblies as shown on standard drawings R-46 and R-47, respectively, are to be installed with not less than 160 feet spacing nor more than 240 feet spacing. Streetlights using the alternate residential luminaire and pedestal pole, as shown on standard drawing R-46A, are to be installed with not less than 125 feet spacing nor more than 160 feet spacing. Streetlights shall be installed alternating on opposite sides of the street.
(4) The alternate residential luminaire and pedestal pole detail, as shown on standard drawing R-46A, shall be used in all residential areas. The pole detail and light assembly (commonly referred to as a "cobra light"), as shown on standard drawing R-46 and R-47, respectively, shall be used in all commercial corridors, unless otherwise approved by Council through adoption of streetscape standards or other such action to permit consideration of alternative styles, or as may otherwise be approved by any other Board of Commission having jurisdiction to approve or permit the use of alternative styles as part of its review of an overall design concept.
(5) The drawings are specification sheets for streetlight standards, luminaries, mercury vapor lamps and pedestal termination points and will be available at the Director's office.
(6) All connections to supplier of electric energy secondary service locations shall be made by supplier.
(b) Lights to Be Installed. Any person, firm or corporation desiring final acceptance of a street, shall, before final acceptance is granted, have the streetlights installed and ready for use.
(c) Maintenance of Lighting Is Responsibility of Village. It shall be the responsibility of the Village to secure the energy for lighting and to maintain the installations
(d) Damages to Distribution System. Any contractor or agent for the developer, while in the process of installing street lights, who damages the distribution system of an electric energy supplier shall be liable for such damages and for any other cost as a result of such damages, and the energy supplier may charge and receive payment for such damages from the party responsible.
(e) Completion Bond Required. If conditions are such that street lights cannot be installed prior to the acceptance of the streets upon which street lights are to be installed as required in this section , the person, firm or corporation requesting acceptance of such streets shall deposit with the Village Auditor an amount of cash or collectable funds, or a performance bond in form satisfactory to the Village Attorney equal to one and one-half (½) times the estimated cost of the installation of street lights as security for the installation of such lights, which installation shall be completed within six (6) months of the date of deposit of such funds or bond. Failure on the part of such person, firm or corporation to complete the installation within six (6) months shall be cause for the Public Service Director to order installation by such other contractor as he may choose and cause the cost of installation to be paid from the funds or bonds so deposited. That portion of such funds not used for the installation shall be returned to the depositor.
(f) Easement for Energy Lines to Light Standards. The developer shall provide the necessary easement for street lighting. The Village Engineer will coordinate with the developer, where necessary, the easement leading to the electric lighting standard so that lighting may be properly spaced. (Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)
1109.15 STANDARDS.
(a) Street Standards.
(1) Street Design. Streets shall be dedicated to public use by the owner. Minor residential streets shall be so designed as to discourage their use by nonlocal traffic. Except where necessitated by local conditions, dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs will not be approved in residential districts. Dead- end alleys are prohibited in all districts. Easements for utilities must be provided alongside or rear lot lines where possible. Street rights of way shall have the following minimum widths:
i. Major arterial, which include Federal, State and County roads which are main arteries of access to the Village: one hundred feet (100'); an additional width of forty-five feet (45') shall be provided to accommodate a service drive wherever lots are to face a primary road;
ii. Minor arterial, which are next in importance as avenues of access between sections of the Village as opposed to commercial traffic and nonlocal traffic: eighty feet (80');
iii. Neighborhood collector, which are within a new subdivision: sixty feet (60');
iv. Minor residential, which are completely residential in nature: fifty feet (50');
v. Alleys: twenty feet (20');
vi. Easements: as required.
(2) Minimum Pavement Widths. Minimum pavement widths shall be as follows:
i. Major arterial: variable as conditions may require;
ii. Minor arterial: thirty-six feet (36');
iii. Neighborhood collector: thirty-two feet (32');
iv. Minor residential: twenty-six feet (26');
v. Alleys: eighteen feet (18');
vi. Service drives: twenty feet (20');
vii. Sidewalks: minimum four feet (4') along non-arterial and minimum width along arterial streets to be as approved by the Village Engineer.
(3) Maximum Grades. The maximum grades shall be:
i. Major arterial: four percent (4%);
ii. Minor arterial: five percent (5%);
iii. Neighborhood collector, minor residential streets and alleys: six percent (6%)
(4) Minimum Grade. The minimum grade for any street shall be one-half of one percent (0.5%) at the gutter, unless otherwise approved by the Village Engineer. Street intersections shall be rounded by radii not less than twenty feet (20') at the curbline.
(5) Standards. All street construction and specifications for materials shall be in conformity with standards required by the Village as published by the Village Engineer.
(6) Plans. The plans must bear the approval of the Village Engineer, Director of Public Service, Superintendent of Water/Wastewater, Superintendent of Streets, and Fire Chief. Places shall be provided for their signatures.
(b) Private Roadways.
(1) As used in this section "private roadway" means any passageway designed for use by motor powered vehicles, upon property owned by one or more persons, firms or corporations where such passageway serves in excess of four dwelling units.
(2) All proposed private roadways and their pavement widths shall be shown on the preliminary and final plats filed in accordance with these Subdivision Regulations. In addition, a document indicating the responsible party for maintenance shall also be provided.
(3) All private roadways shall be improved with a hard surface of concrete, asphalt or other similar products or combination of products. The construction and specification for materials for private roadways shall conform with standards provided by the Village standards as published by the Village Engineer.
(4) The minimum pavement width for private roadways shall be twenty-six feet (26') and the maximum grade shall be six percent (6%), however, the minimum grade for private roadways shall be one- half of one percent (0.5%) at the gutter, unless otherwise approved by the Village Engineer.
(5) Every private roadway ending in a dead end or at a cul-de-sac circle shall have a minimum pavement width as approved by the Planning Commission to assure access to the area for fire equipment and to facilitate the turning of vehicular traffic. In approving such minimum pavement widths, the Planning Commission shall consider whether such cul-de-sac or turn- around will be used for parking vehicles.
(6) The plans must bear the approval of the Village Engineer, Director of Public Service, Superintendent of Water/Wastewater, Superintendent of Streets, and Fire Chief. Places shall be provided for their signatures.
(c) Sanitary Sewers.
(1) Plans and profiles of sanitary sewers shall be submitted to the Director of Public Service. All grades, pipe sizes, manholes and other appurtenances shall be shown, and installation and materials shall be in conformity with Village standards as published by the Village Engineer.
(2) Sanitary sewer plans must bear the approval of the Director of Public Service and the Village Engineer and the Superintendent of Water/Wastewater. Places shall be provided for their signatures.
(d) Water Distribution.
(1) Plans of the proposed water distribution system shall be submitted to the Director of Public Service. All plans must show pipe sizes, locations of valves, fire hydrants and other appurtenances.
(2) Installation and materials shall be in conformity with Village standards as published by the Village Engineer.
(e) Storm Sewer Systems.
(1) Proposed storm sewers, including grades, pipe sizes, manholes, inlets and appurtenances may be shown on the street improvement plans. Installation and materials shall be in conformity with Village standards published by the Village Engineer.
(2) The owner or developer shall follow the recommendations of the Village Engineer with regard to the proper method and direction of drainage and storm water following review of the proposed plan of such drainage as submitted by the subdivider or his engineer. A storm water management report shall be submitted to the Village Engineer for review in conjunction with drainage plans.
(3) The storm sewer plans, if not incorporated as part of the street improvement plans, must bear the approval of the Village Engineer, Director of Public Service, Superintendent of Water/Wastewater, Superintendent of Streets, and Floodplain Administrator. Place shall be provided for their signature.
(f) Lots and Bocks.
(1) Every lot shall abut on a dedicated street. Double frontage lots shall be avoided. At the intersection of two streets, property line corners shall be rounded by an arc with a minimum radius of ten feet (10'). Size, shape and orientation of residential lots shall be appropriate to the location of the proposed subdivision and for the types of development contemplated and in conformity with the Zoning Code, with proper regard given yard areas, setback lines, etc. Excessive depth in relation to length shall be avoided. A proportion of two to one depth to frontage shall be normal and depths in excess of three (3) times the lot width are not recommended. Side lines of lots shall be approximately at right angles or radial to the street line. Corner lots shall have extra width sufficient to permit maintenance of building lines on both front and sides of lot. The maximum length of blocks may not exceed eighteen hundred feet (1,800') except where topographic conditions require longer blocks, nor shall they be less than four hundred feet (400') in length. Wherever blocks are longer than nine hundred feet (900'), crosswalks or crosswalk easements not less than ten feet (10') in width may be required near the center of the block, and Council may require that a sidewalk be constructed in accordance with Village standards for sidewalk construction. The width of a block shall normally be sufficient to allow two tiers of lots of appropriate depth except where double and reverse frontage lots are allowed. Where frontage on a primary street is involved, the long dimension of the block shall front thereon in order to minimize access intersections.
(2) Where either sanitary sewer or water service is not available, lots shall have a minimum frontage of seventy-five feet (75') and a minimum area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet . Where neither sanitary sewer nor water service is available, lots shall have a minimum frontage of one hundred (100) feet and a minimum area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
(g) Drainage.
(1) The Planning Commission shall not approve any subdivision having inadequate storm drainage or other physical drainage impairment as determined by the Village Engineer. In areas known to be subject to periodic floods, such drainage improvements must be made as to satisfy the Director of Public Service and the Village Engineer in order that the health and welfare of the people will be protected.
(2) No natural drainage course shall be altered and no fill, buildings or structures shall be placed in it unless provisions are made for the flow of water in a manner satisfactory to the Village Engineer. An easement shall be provided on both sides of any existing important surface drainage course adequate for the purpose of protecting, widening, deepening, enclosing or otherwise improving such stream for drainage purposes.
(3) A master grade plan shall be prepared for all subdivisions and shall be presented to the for review and approval by the Village Engineer. The grading plan shall show the existing topography, the proposed street grades and the proposed storm sewers with pipe sizes and grades. It shall also show the proposed elevation at each lot corner, the proposed finish grades at the house and shall delineate the method of rear yard drainage by showing proposed swales and direction of surface slope by arrows. The grading plan shall follow the standards as established for such grading by the Village Engineer.
(4) Wherever possible, with exceptions being made where the topography of an area does not permit such grading practice, lots shall be graded from the rear lot line to the street. Where a lot abuts directly on two streets, the grade shall be from the corner of the lot which is diagonally opposite to the corner of the two streets on which the lot abuts. This section is included in order to reduce the amount of water standing in yards to a minimum. Therefore, where it is not possible to grade a lot in the prescribed manner, the owner or developer shall provide for the adequate drainage of any and all low areas and tie such drainage into and make it a part of the storm sewer system of the development and the Village as directed by the Village Engineer, with approval of such drainage subject to inspection by the Village Engineer along with the inspection of other storm sewer installations
(5) The Planning Commission shall not approve the final plat of any development or subdivision over which it has jurisdiction without certification from the Director of Public Service and the Village Engineer that such development or subdivision has been designed to be in full compliance with the design requirements contained in the Stormwater Management Policy and Design Manual.
(6) There is hereby adopted, and incorporated by reference as if set out at length herein, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the design, construction, or alteration, the Stormwater Management Policy and Design Manual as hereafter amended in the most recent edition published by Village Engineer.
(h) Public Use Area.
(1) Ten percent (10%) of the area of each residential subdivision, exclusive of streets, shall be allocated for recreational uses. When a proposed subdivision contains an area described as a proposed public building site, park, playground or other public area, that area shall be dedicated on the plat to the Village, another public agency, or reserved for acquisition by the Village within a period of five (5) years by purchase or other means.
(2) Where required, the developer and the Village shall work out an arrangement for parks and recreational facilities.
(3) Proposed large scale neighborhood unit developments and similar unusual developments may require the reservation or dedication of such additional areas or sites of a character, extent and location suitable for the needs of the community facilities created by such particular developments where deemed necessary by the Planning Commission.
(4) Natural features of beauty such as trees, brooks, topography and views shall be preserved whenever possible in designing any subdivision.
(i) Underground and Electric Telephone Lines.
(1) The term "subdivision" as used in this section refers only to residential subdivisions of more than eleven (11) lots platted subsequent to December 18, 1967.
(2) Unless the subdivision has been exempted from the requirements of this section, as provided in subsection (e) hereof, all telephone and electric distribution wires, conduits, and cables therein shall be installed underground, except as necessary to bring service to the subdivision, and except for existing overhead facilities and any rearrangement, improvement or addition thereto.
(3) The preliminary plan with respect to the subdivision shall be submitted to the Village Engineer and to the electric and telephone utility companies which will provide service to the subdivision for their recommendations with respect to the width and location of easements for electric and telephone distribution cables and related facilities. The recommendations of the Village Engineer and such utility companies shall be submitted to the Planning Commission by the owner of the subdivision together with the plat of the subdivision. Prior to signing the plat of the subdivision, the Planning Commission shall determine that adequate easements are provided for all utility services, including underground electric and telephone distribution wires, conduits, cables, gas pipelines, sewer and water lines. The owner of the subdivision shall, at the time the plat of the subdivision is submitted for approval, present such evidence as the Planning Commission deems necessary to ensure that the owner shall makes or has made provision for all utility services, including underground electric and telephone distribution wires, conduits, cables, gas pipelines, sewer and water lines in accordance with this section, adequate for the anticipated needs of the subdivision.
(4) The construction of all underground facilities shall meet the minimum requirements of any code approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
(5) If, in the opinion of the owner of any subdivision or a portion thereof, or any interested utility company, the installation of underground facilities is economically or physically unfeasible, such owner or utility company may apply to the Planning Commission for exemption of the subdivision or portion thereof from the requirements of this section, stating in the application for exemption the reasons thereof or, and submitting therewith such exhibits, documents and data as may be necessary to substantiate the request. The Planning Commission shall hold a hearing, at which the applicant and any other interested person may appear, at its regularly scheduled meeting, after the submission of an application for exemption. Notice of the hearing shall be given by certified mail by the applicant, at the applicant's expense, to each interested utility and owner no less than seven (7) days prior to such hearing. If the Planning Commission denies the application following the notice and hearing, the applicant may file a written appeal therefrom with the Clerk of Council, stating the reasons therefor, within thirty (30) days following the announcement of such decision by the Planning Commission. Such appeal shall be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting of Council following the filing thereof with the Clerk and shall be heard at such meeting. Council may, by resolution, reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the decision of the Planning Commission.
(j) Separability. If any court of competent jurisdiction determines that any clause, section or portion of subsection (i) hereof is invalid or unconstitutional, such finding shall in no way affect the validity of unconstitutionality of the balance of subsection (i) hereof.
(k) Erosion and Sediment Control.
(1) An erosion and sediment control plan shall be prepared for all developments covered by this regulation which disturb one or more acres of land.
i. The erosion and sediment control plan shall conform to any and all standards defined in the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency authorization for storm water discharges associated with construction activity under the current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and all revisions and amendments thereto. The Notice of Intent, as well as a copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevent Plan (SWP3) shall be provided to the Village as part of the erosion and sediment control plan submittal.
ii. The SWP3 shall be prepared by a professional experienced in the design and implementation of erosion and sedimentation controls and shall address all phases of construction. The SWP3 shall incorporate, at a minimum, all of "Part III, Section G" SWP3 requirements of the current NPDES permit, and all revisions and amendments thereto.
(l) Utility and Traffic Studies. Utility and traffic studies may be required by the Village Engineer to facilitate proper master or large-scale planning of the Village's infrastructure prior to the submission of public or private construction plans. Fees for review of such traffic or utility studies shall be established and updated from time to time.
(Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)
1111.01 DEFINITIONS.
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Access Management. The Village's process of providing and managing access to land development while maintaining traffic flow, safety, capacity, and speed.
Accessory Dwelling Unit. An attached or detached extension to an existing single-unit dwelling structure that contains one separate, complete dwelling unit with a separate entrance.
Accessory Structure. A building or structure that is subordinate to the principal building or structure upon the same lot and serving a purpose customarily incidental to the principal structure.
Accessory Use. A use that is subordinate to the principal use of the land and serving a purpose customarily incidental to the principal use or structure.
Advertising structure. Any outdoor display for the purpose of advertisement, notice or announcement located apart from the premises or product referred to in the display.
Agriculture. Farming; ranching; aquaculture; algaculture meaning the farming of algae; apiculture and related apicultural activities, production of honey, beeswax, honeycomb, and other related products; horticulture; viticulture, winemaking, and related activities; animal husbandry, including, but not limited to, the care and raising of livestock, equine, and fur-bearing animals; poultry husbandry and the production of poultry and poultry products; dairy production; the production of field crops, tobacco, fruits, vegetables, nursery stock, ornamental shrubs, ornamental trees, flowers, sod, or mushrooms; timber; pasturage; any combination of the foregoing; the processing, drying, storage, and marketing of agricultural products when those activities are conducted in conjunction with, but are secondary to, such husbandry or production.
Aisle. That part of an off-street parking or loading area which provides vehicular access to parking or loading spaces, exclusive of driveways.
Alterations, structural. Any change in the supporting members of a building such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders.
Arcade. A place of amusement which has more than five (5) mechanical or electrically operated amusement devices or which derives in excess of fifty percent (50%) of its gross receipts from the operation of such devices. However, in the case of any person operating a carnival and who operates an amusement arcade as a part hereof, the fifty percent (50%) gross receipts referred to above shall apply only to the gross receipts of the amusement arcade and not to the gross receipts of the operations of the carnival company.
Applicant. Any Person or authorized agent of a Person, that applies for a Zoning Permit, Certificate of Appropriateness, Map Amendment or other land use process or approval pursuant to this chapter.
Application. The process by which an Applicant submits a request to be granted any land use approval or land use approvals under the provisions of this chapter. An Application includes all attachments to the form promulgated by the Village from time to time, as well as all verbal statements and representations made by the Applicant throughout the review process.
Awning. A shelter projecting from and supported by the exterior wall of a building constructed of non-rigid materials on a supporting framework.
Awning, Back-lit. Any awning fixed or retractable, which incorporates any transparent or translucent material in its covering and is illuminated by a light source placed behind the covering.
Awning, Fixed. A fixed structure supported by a frame or bracketing extending outward from the wall of a building which does not retract or roll up and is constructed to provide shade or shelter.
Awning, Retractable. A structure fastened to the wall of a building which, in a closed or rolled up position, does not extend beyond 8 inches from the face of the building and, when extended, is constructed to provide shade or shelter.
Awning Sign. A non-illuminated sign affixed flat to the surface of an awning (known as the base material) or which does extend vertically or horizontally beyond the limits of such an awning.
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Banner. A temporary sign composed of light weight material not enclosed in a rigid frame, secured, or mounted so as to allow movement of the sign caused by the movement of the atmosphere. Includes those used to announce open houses, grand openings, make special announcements, or communicate events.
Basement. A story all or partly underground but having at least one-half (½) of its height below the average level of the adjoining ground.
Berm. A mound of earth, higher than the surrounding grade, used for screening or buffering, definition of space, noise attenuation and/or decoration in landscaping.
Beverage - Brewing and Distilling. An establishment where beer, malt beverages or spirits are made on the premises and then sold or distributed, and which produces less than 15,000 barrels (465,000 gallons) per year. The brewer may sell to a retailer or directly to a customer.
Beverage - Distribution. A facility where beverages are received and/or stored for delivery to the ultimate customer at remote locations.
Beverage - Non-Alcoholic Production. A facility that manufactures and distributes non-alcoholic beverages, such as soft drinks, to other distributors or retailers.
Beverage Sales - Liquor and Beer Sit Down/Bar Establishment. An area primarily devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages and in which the service of food is only incidental to the consumption of such beverages.
Beverage Sales - Liquor Store. Any business selling general alcoholic beverages, also known as sale of distilled spirits or hard liquor, and may include wine and beer sales, for off-premises consumption.
Billboard. A sign, of any size, directing attention to a specific business, product, service, entertainment or other activity sold, offered or conducted elsewhere than upon the lot on which the sign is located for public service and information or for political advertising.
Block. A parcel of land which is bound by other lots, streets, highways, railroad rights-of-way, parks or open space, undeveloped land, water courses or bodies of water, channels, or a combination thereof.
Kennel. Any structure or premises on which five (5) or more dogs or cats over three (3) months of age are housed, bred, boarded, or trained overnight.
Buffer. The promotion of separation and compatibility between land uses of different intensities within or adjacent to a development, or along roadways or other public areas through the use of setbacks, natural vegetation, berms, fences, walls or a combination thereof. The term "buffer" may also be used to describe the method(s) used to promote compatibility such as a landscape buffer.
Buffer Yard. Area intended to provide buffering between land uses of different intensities or along public rights-of-way.
Building. A structure enclosed with exterior walls used or intended for the support, enclosure, shelter, or protection of persons, animals, chattels, or property.
Building, Accessory. See "Accessory Structure".
Building Code. Part Thirteen of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Greenfield, Ohio.
Building Frontage. The side, or facade, of a building closest to and most nearly parallel to an abutting street.
Building Frontage, Primary. A building frontage that abuts a street listed as a primary street.
Building Frontage, Secondary. A building frontage that abuts an alley or street not listed as a primary street.
Building, Height. The vertical distance measured from the average elevation of the proposed finished grade at the front of the building to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs, to the deck line of mansard roofs, and the mean height between eaves and ridge for gable, hip and gambrel roofs.
Building, Main. A building in which is conducted the main use of the lot on which the building is located.
Building Materials and Hardware (Retail). An establishment for the retailing, wholesaling or rental of building supplies or construction equipment. This use classification includes lumberyards, home improvement sales and services, tool and equipment sales or rental establishments.
Building, Rear. The wall or plane opposite the primary building frontage. For a building on a corner lot, the building rear is the wall or plane opposite the wall or plane containing the principal building entrance.
Business Sign. A sign containing product advertisements or other detailed information about the operation of a business. Specifically, such sign is one which contains brand names of goods sold or services rendered on the premises, a listing of numerous specific types of goods or services, prices or special sale information, telephone number or other similar information. A business sign may also include items permitted on an identification sign.
Building, Temporary. A building located on a lot for a limited duration.
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Camping. Any parcel or tract of land under the control of any person, organization, or governmental entity wherein sites are offered for the use of the public or members of any organization for the establishment of temporary living sites for two or more recreational vehicles, tents or camping units.
Canopy. A permanent or temporary structure other than an awning or marquee, attached to a building over an entrance and carried by a frame supported by the ground or sidewalk, extending from the entrance to or over the public sidewalk for the purpose of providing shade or shelter to pedestrians walking from the sidewalk to the building's entrance.
Canopy Sign. A sign attached to or painted on the fascia or hanging from the soffit of a canopy or covered entrance or attached to a permanent awning or marquee. Mansard roofs shall be considered as canopies.
Capital Improvements Program. A proposed schedule of future public improvement projects and major equipment purchases listed in order of priority, with cost estimates and anticipated means of financing each project for a specified time period. All major projects and purchases requiring public funds over and above the operating expenses for the replacement or initial acquisition of the community's physical assets are included.
Cemetery. Land used or intended to be used for the burial of the human dead and dedicated as a cemetery for such purposes.
Certificate of Appropriateness. A certificate issued by the Planning and Zoning Administrator stating that the proposed modification to a structure complies with the provisions of this code.
Certificate of Deposit. Any certificate of deposit delivered in accordance with the provisions of these regulations to secure the performance of a developer until such developer has discharged its obligations with respect to any final plan.
Changeable Copy Sign (Automatic). A sign or portion thereof on which the copy changes automatically or animation is displayed through electrical or electronic means (e.g., time and temperature units and message centers); considered a business sign.
Changeable Copy Sign (Manual). A sign or portion thereof on which copy is changed manually through placement of letters or symbols on a sign panel; considered a business sign.
Channel. A natural or artificial watercourse of perceptible extent, with bed and banks to confine and conduct continuously or periodically flowing water.
Child Care, Type A. A permanent residence in which child care or publicly funded childcare is provided for seven (7) to twelve (12) children at one time or a permanent residence of the administrator in which childcare is provided to four (4) to twelve (12) children at one time if four (4) or more children at one time are under the age of two (2).
Child Care Center, Type B. A permanent residence of the provider in which childcare is provided for one to six (6) children at one time in which no more than three (3) children are under the age of two (2) at one time.
Childcare - in home. A private home licensed by the state of Ohio in which more than six (6) but not more than twelve (12) minor children are given are and supervision for periods of less than twenty-four (24) hours a day, unattended by a parent or legal guardian, except children related to an adult member of the family by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Day care - center. Any place operated by a person, society, agency, corporation, institution, or any other group that is licensed by the state of Ohio wherein twelve (12) or more children under 17 years of age who are not related to the facility operator and whose parents or guardians are not residents in the same house and with such person, society, agency, corporation, or institution responsible for the control and care of children enrolled therein.
Clerk of Council. The Clerk of the Village Council.
Code. The Code of Ordinances of the Village.
Common Area. Land in any development held in common or single ownership that is not reserved for the exclusive use or benefit of an individual tenant or owner
Comprehensive Plan. A plan, or any portion thereof, adopted by the Planning Commission and Council of the Village showing the general location and extent of present and proposed physical facilities including housing, industrial and commercial uses, major thoroughfares, parks, schools and other community facilities. This plan establishes the goals, objectives, and policies of the community.
Conditional Use. A special use that allows the Board of Zoning Appeals to review and place conditions on development standards such as location, design, size, density, operation, intensity of use, generation of traffic and traffic movement, processes and equipment employed, and the amount and kinds of public facilities and services required. These conditions ensure that each proposed use is consistent with the intent and objectives of the particular district in which it is to be located, and protects adjacent properties and the general health, safety and welfare of the public.
Conditional Use Permit. A permit issued by the Planning and Zoning Administrator upon approval by the Planning and Zoning Administrator or the Board of Zoning Appeals, as applicable, to allow a use designated as such in the applicable district or overlay.
Council. The Council of the Village.
County Recorder. The office of official land records for the County.
Cultural Institution. A nonprofit institution engaged primarily in the performing arts or in the display or preservation of objects of interest in the arts or sciences that are open to the public on a regular basis, with or without a charge for admission. Cultural institution includes performing arts centers for theater, dance and events, museums, historical sites, art galleries, aquariums, and such related uses.
Curb Cut. A location, approved by the Village, at which vehicular access is permitted from the traveled portion of a public street to or from a private driveway. Such location may involve or require the alteration or cutting of the curb abutting the street pavement to allow for at-grade vehicular movement onto the street pavement.
Curb Line. The vertical plane projected upward from the face of the curb along a street.
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Deed. A written instrument for the conveyance of real property from one person to another.
Deciduous. A plant with foliage that is shed annually.
Deck. An uncovered platform or floor supported above the ground and open to the sky.
Density. A unit of measurement; the number of dwelling units per acre of land.
(1) Gross density. The number of dwelling units per acre of the total land to be developed.
(2) Net density. The number of dwelling units per acre of land when the acreage involved includes only the land devoted to
Developer. Any person, subdivider, partnership, owner or corporation or duly authorized agent who constructs or contracts to construct improvements on subdivided land.
Development. The improvement of a tract or parcel of land, which results in an alteration of land or vegetation.
Development Agreement. An agreement between a [Developer and the Village] and which contains the following components:
(1) Summary and Affidavit;
(2) Preliminary Development Plan;
(3) Final Development Plan;
(4) Restrictive Covenants; and
(5) Attachments.
Development Plan. Reports, applications, maps, technical drawings, illustrations, and other matter describing the intended use and construction of improvements of land, particularly relating to a request for amendment of a zoning district or for creation of a planned unit development.
Directional Sign. On-premise sign used to direct vehicles to parking areas or indicate points of entry or exit for a facility or off-street parking lot. Such signs may contain information such as "Lot A", "Green Lot", "in", "enter", "entrance", "out", "exit", "do not enter" or similar directives. Such signs shall not include any business information other than the business logo and/or name.
District. A section of the Village for which zoning regulations governing the use of land and buildings, the height of buildings, the sizes of yards and the intensity of uses are uniform. Boundaries of the districts are shown on the Official Zoning Map.
Drainage Features and Improvements. Natural features of land or designed features of land, buildings, and other improvements, including storm sewers, natural and manmade watercourses, swales, yard drains, catch basins, curbs, retention facilities, and other features affecting the flow of storm water or designed to direct or manage the flow of storm water.
Driveway. A paved way providing access from a street or other means of access to the subject premises.
Drive-Thru. A building or portion thereof that, by design, permits customers to receive goods or services while remaining in a motor vehicle.
Dwelling. Any building or portion thereof designed or used exclusively as the residence or sleeping place of one or more persons, but not including a tent, cabin, trailer, or mobile home, boarding or rooming house or hotel.
Dwelling, Assisted. A residential facility for elderly persons (age sixty (60) or older) and their spouses, or for persons having such disabilities as to require assistance with daily living tasks, as suggested by their physician. The facility contains four or more dwelling units and/or rooming units, and provides, through on-site personnel, such exclusive resident services as meal preparation, laundry services and room cleaning.
Dwelling - Attached Single-Family. A dwelling unit that is attached to one or more dwelling units, each with independent exterior access and each with no less than two (2) exterior walls. This type of dwelling includes condominiums and townhouses.
Dwelling - Detached Single-Family. A building designed for or occupied by one (1) family or housekeeping unit.
Dwelling - Developmental Disability. A dwelling devoted to two (2) or more persons who have a physical or mental impairment or handicap, or both, that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, learning, breathing, or working. A physical or mental impairment may include orthopedic, visual, speech, or hearing impairments, Alzheimer's disease, presenile dementia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, autism, or emotional illness.
Dwelling Floor Area. The sum of the gross horizontal inside dimension areas of the floors of a dwelling, including stairways, halls, and closets, but not including basements, porches, garages, breeze ways, utility rooms, laundry areas, or carports.
Dwelling, Mobile Home. Any non-self-propelled vehicle so designed, constructed, reconstructed or added to by means of accessories in such manner as will permit the use and occupancy thereof for human habitation when connected to utilities, whether resting on wheels, jacks, blocks or other temporary foundation and used or so constructed as to permit its being used as a conveyance upon the public streets and highways and exceeding a gross weight of 4,500 pounds and an overall length of thirty (30) feet.
Dwelling, Nursing. A facility operated and dedicated to the care of persons who cannot care for their own needs either partially or totally. This term includes nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, convalescent homes, special care facilities (e.g., Alzheimer Unit), assisted living facilities, adult day care facilities, independent living units such as patio homes, and other similar facilities.
Dwelling - Two-Family. A building on a single lot containing two (2) dwelling units, each of which is totally separated from the other by an unpierced wall extending from ground to roof or an unpierced ceiling and floor extending from exterior wall to exterior wall, except for a common stairwell exterior to both dwelling units.
Dwelling Unit. One or more rooms, designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as a separate living quarter, with cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities provided within the dwelling unit for the exclusive use of a single household maintaining a household
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Easement. A right granted by a written instrument from one owner of land to another for use of a specified portion of the grantor's real property for a specific purpose or purposes as set forth in an easement agreement.
Easement Area. The particularly described area of exclusive or non-exclusive legal interest in, on, under, over or through a portion of a parcel of land or appurtenance thereto.
Educational/Public Service sign. A sign designed to provide information on school or public events, community recognition and/or promotes information about good health and safety.
Emergency. A reasonably unforeseen occurrence with a potential to endanger personal safety or health, or cause substantial damage to property, that calls for immediate action.
Engineer. Any engineer licensed by the State of Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Essential Public Services and Utilities. The erection, construction, alteration or maintenance, by public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies, of underground gas, electrical, water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication, supply or disposal systems or sites, including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, traffic signals, hydrants or other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith which are reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies or for the public health or safety of general welfare, but not including buildings.
Event Center - Private Events and Conferences. A commercial event center used to host private events and conferences such as weddings and other personal events, but not including funerals, and private business or industry conferences.
Event Center - Public Meetings and Conventions. A public event center used to host events and conferences such as trade shows, conferences, and other public events.
Evergreen. A plant with foliage that persists and remains green year-round.
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Façade. A side of the exterior of a building, especially the front, but also sometimes the sides and rear.
Fee. A charge, as required by this Zoning Code, paid by an applicant or other person, for the purpose of paying some or all of the costs incurred by the Village in processing and reviewing requests for zoning amendments, site plans, zoning permits, and other administrative activities relating to zoning.
Fence. A structure, hedge or other landscape material positioned up to or on top of the property line, easement line, right-of-way, or setback line, as applicable for the purpose of separating properties, or for screening, enclosing, and/or protecting the property within its perimeter.
Fence, decorative. A fence, hedge or other landscaping material used for decorative purposes only and not intended for use as an enclosure, barrier, or means of protection or confinement. Decorative fences shall not be site obscuring.
Financial Services and Banking - with Drive Thru. A facility including provisions for the conduct of banking services directly to the occupants of motor vehicles for the custody, loan, or exchange of money; for the extension of credit; and for facilitating the transmission of funds.
Financial Services and Banking - without Drive Thru. A freestanding building without a drive-up window, for the custody, loan, or exchange of money; for the extension of credit; and for facilitating the transmission of funds.
Finished Grade. The average level of the finished surface of the ground adjacent to the exterior walls of a building.
Fire Pit. An aboveground structure together with a seating area, installed, constructed, and designed for the setting of small-scale fires in accordance with the regulations applicable to the subject property upon which such structure and seating area are located.
Flood plain. Land under and along a watercourse which is subject to inundation by a 100-year flood, as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or other source determined acceptable to the Village.
Flood, Regional. Large floods which have previously occurred or which may be expected to occur on a particular stream because of like physical characteristics. The regional flood generally has an average frequency of the 100-year recurrence interval flood.
Floodway. That portion of the flood plain, including the channel, which is reasonably required to convey the regional flood waters. Floods of less frequent recurrence are usually contained completely within the floodway.
Floodway Fringe. That portion of the flood plain, excluding the floodway, where development may be allowed under certain restrictions.
Floor. That part of a room or story which forms its lower, horizontal enclosing surface.
Floor area, gross. The total square feet of all main and accessory buildings which are enclosed, measured from the exterior building face or from the centerline of common walls separating building units.
Food Sales - Farm Market. Retail sales of agricultural products and items grown or produced in and around the Village.
Food Sales - Large Format Grocery. A retail establishment which primarily sells food, but also may sell other convenience and household goods, and which occupies at least 25,000 square feet of gross floor area. At least 1,000 square feet of a large format grocery shall be devoted to the sale of fresh produce at all times.
Food Sales - Small Format Grocery. A retail establishment which primarily sells food, but also may sell other convenience and household goods, and which occupies at least 5,000 square feet but not more than 25,000 square feet of gross floor area. At least 500 square feet of a small format grocery shall be devoted to the sale of fresh produce at all times.
Food Service - Commissary/Bakery. A facility that produces food and baked goods for distribution or sale to restaurants and retail bakeries.
Foot-candle. A unit of light intensity that is equal to the amount of light falling on one (1) square foot area from a one candela light source at a distance of one (1) foot.
Forestry. Facilities, activities, or equipment used to plant, raise, manage, harvest, and remove trees on private land. The term includes site preparation, fertilization, pest control, and wildlife management.
Freestanding Sign. A sign which is not attached to a building and which is either attached directly to the ground or elevated on a supporting structure attached to the ground.
Frontage. The principal elevation of a building, which is most often the elevation that abuts a street. In the context of the location of any building typology described under the Zoning Code, frontage means the street or right-of-way type that a building is permitted to abut.
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Gable. The triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, occupying the space between the two (2) slopes of the roof, or the whole end wall of a building or wing having a pitched roof.
Garage, Private. An accessory building or part of a principal building used for the storage of motor vehicles as an accessory use and in which no business or industry connected directly or indirectly with the repair or servicing of such motor vehicles is carried on.
Garden center - indoor and outdoor. A place of business where retail and wholesale products and produce are sold to the consumer. These centers, which may include a nursery and/or greenhouse, import most of the items sold, and may include plants, nursery products and stock, potting soil, hardware, power equipment and machinery, hoes, rakes, shovels, and other garden and farm variety tools and utensils.
Golf Course. A tract of land laid out with at least nine holes for playing a game of golf and improved with tees, greens, fairways, and hazards. A golf course includes a clubhouse and shelters as accessory uses.
Gasoline Station. See "Retail - Convenience with gasoline".
Grade. The elevation of land surrounding a structure or the slope of a road, in each case expressed as a percentage.
Ground Sign. A display sign supported by uprights or braces in or upon the ground surface.
H.
Health and Wellness - Clinic. An establishment where patients who are not lodged overnight are admitted for examination and treatment by a group of physicians practicing medicine together.
Health and Wellness - Fitness Facility/Gym. Any fitness center, gymnasium, health, studio fitness center and athletic club, which may include any of the following: aerobics instruction, exercise machines, sauna, spa or hot tub facilities; indoor tennis, handball, racquetball and other indoor athletic amenities and events.
Health and Wellness - Massage. A private establishment that provides therapeutic or medical massage of a non-sexual nature provided by a licensed practitioner.
Health and Wellness - Physical therapy. An outpatient office establishment that provides physical rehabilitation or occupational therapy for individuals with an injury or disability.
Height or Above Ground Level. When referring to a tower or other structure, the distance measured from the finished grade at the base of the tower/structure to the highest point on the tower or other structure, including the base pad and any antenna.
Home Occupation. An occupation conducted in a dwelling unit, provided that no more than one person other than members of the family residing on the premises shall be engaged in such occupation. The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants, and not more than thirty-five percent (35%) of floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation other than one sign, not exceeding four square feet in area, non-illuminated, and mounted flat against the wall of the principal building. No traffic shall be generated by the conduct of such home occupation and any need for parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall meet the off-street parking requirements as specified in this Zoning Ordinance, and shall not be located in a required front yard.
Homeowners Association (HOA) or Property Owners Association (POA). An incorporated, non-profit organization established by a developer, subdivider, or an association of property owners whose membership shall consist of individual property owners within a subdivision.
Household. A person living alone or two (2) or more persons living together as a single housekeeping unit as distinguished from two or more persons living together in any congregate or group housing. For purposes of these Regulations, the following shall create a rebuttable presumption that the group is not a single housekeeping unit:
(1) Keyed lock(s) on any interior door(s) to prevent access to any area of the dwelling unit with sleeping accommodations;
(2) Members of the group have separate leases, or sub-leases and/or make separate rent payments to a landlord; or
(3) The group significantly reforms over the course of a twelve (12) month period by losing and/or gaining members.
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Identification Sign. A sign identifying or naming a business institution, residential development, or other use. Specifically, such sign may indicate the name, owner, or manager and address of an existing building, business or other use, including the general type of goods sold or services rendered, but without a listing of numerous specific goods or services and without reference to brand names, prices, "sales" or telephone numbers.
Illuminated Sign. Any sign illuminated by electricity, gas or other artificial light including reflecting or phosphorescent light.
Improvements. Any additions to the natural state of the land which increases its value or utility, including pavements, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, crosswalks, water mains, sanitary and storm sewers, landscaping and other appropriate facilities or plantings.
(1) "Site improvements" means the improvements made to the land outside the exterior limits of a structure or structures.
(2) "Public improvements" means all improvements financed entirely or in part by public funds or which have been dedicated to public use by plat, easement, or deed of transfer.
(3) "Final Plat Improvements" mean those improvements set forth in the final plan submitted to and approved by the Village in accordance with these regulations.
(4) "Drainage Improvements" means those improvements determined by the Village Engineer to be necessary to facilitate satisfactory drainage in accordance with these regulations, including but not limited to underground pipe, inlets, catch basics, ditches, and/or retention basins.
Indoor Recreation Enterprise. Any business which is operated as a recreational enterprise, either publicly or privately owned, for profit. Examples include, but are not limited to, arcades, bowling alleys, theaters, etc.
Indoor Storage Facility. Climate-controlled storage within an enclosed structure containing separate, individual, and private storage spaces of varying sizes leased or rented on an individual basis for varying periods of time, with no unit having direct external access, but being served by common indoor access aisles.
Information Window/Wall Sign. Window or wall signage bearing only information about entry and exit, business hours, authorized service representative information and/ or discount, credit systems accepted in that establishment (e.g. American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Golden Buckeye Card, etc.), and business directives (e.g. no soliciting, no firearms, etc.).
Institutional/Government Offices. A building or location that provides for community meetings and/or activities including, but not limited to, Village Hall, Township Hall, school administration building, recreation center (public or private), property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Chamber of Commerce building, Arts Council building, library, or other public buildings owned or operated by the Village.
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Junk. Old or scrap copper, brass, rope, gas, trash, waste, batteries, paper, or rubber, junked, dismantled, or wrecked, automobiles or parts thereof, iron, steel and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous materials.
Junk Storage and Sales. Any lot, land, or structure, or part thereof, used primarily for the collection, storage and sale of waste paper, rags, scrap metal or discarded material, or for the collecting, dismantling, storage and salvaging of machinery or vehicles not in operating condition, and for the sale of parts thereof.
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No definitions.
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Landscaped Area. An area with plants, trees, natural turf, or other vegetation planted in accordance with a landscape plan.
Landscaping. Physical improvements consisting of plants, shaped earth, walls and fences, rocks, and other related features, typically installed to beautify a premises and/or to screen negative impacts or protect certain uses from one another.
Land Use Plan. The long-range plan for the desirable use of land in an area as adopted by the Planning Commission and Council; one purpose of the Plan, among other purposes, is to serve as a guide in future development and zoning for the community.
Library. A public facility for the use, but not sale, of literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials.
Lighting Device. Any light, string of lights or group of lights located or arranged so as to cast illumination on a sign.
Live Plantings. Trees, shrubs, and organic ground cover which are in healthy condition.
Live Theater. A structure used for dramatic, operatic, or other live performance, for admission to which entrance money is received.
Loading Space, Off-Street. Space logically and conveniently located for bulk pickups and deliveries, scaled to delivery vehicles expected to be used, and accessible to such vehicles when required off-street parking spaces are filled. Required off-street loading space is not to be included as off-street parking space in computation of required off-street parking space. All off-street loading spaces shall be located totally outside of any street or alley right of way.
Logo Flag. A sign made of flag-like material containing a logo or identifying symbol.
Logo (or trademark). A letter or group of letters (usually stylized) or a symbol or symbols that represent a word, group of words, or business name. Usually used as part of a business identification scheme that is meant to identify goods, products, services, or a business entity itself.
Lot. A portion of a subdivision or other parcel of land intended as a unit for transfer of ownership and/or for building purposes or development, having fixed boundaries and designated on a plat or survey together with the required open spaces and having frontage on a public street or a private street.
Lot Coverage. The ratio of enclosed ground floor area of all buildings and structures on a lot to the horizontally projected area of the lot, expressed as a percentage.
Lot Line Adjustment. A process that is used to change property lines of existing parcels for the purpose of combining two (2) or more adjacent parcels into one (1) parcel, alter and/or correct the boundary between two (2) or more parcels, or reconfigure the shape of parcels, without creating any additional parcels.
Lot Measurements. The method of measurement for a lot under this chapter, which shall be conducted as follows:
(1) Depth means the distance between the mid-points of straight lines connecting the foremost points of the side lot lines in front and the rearmost points of the side lot lines in the rear.
(2) Width means the distance between straight lines connecting front and rear lot lines at each side of the lot, measured at the minimum required building setback line.
Lot, Minimum Area of. The area of a lot is computed exclusive of any portion of the right of way of any public or private street.
Lot of Record. A lot which is part of a subdivision recorded in the office of the County Recorder, or a lot or parcel described by metes and bounds, the description of which has been so recorded.
Lot Types. Means, as follows:
(1) "Corner lot" means a lot located at the intersection of two or more streets. A lot abutting on a curved street or streets shall be considered a corner lot if straight lines drawn from the foremost points of the side lot lines to the foremost point of the lot meet at an interior angle of less than 135 degrees.
(2) "Interior lot" means a lot with only one (1) frontage on a street.
(3) "Through lot" means a lot other than a corner lot with frontage on more than one (1) street. Through lots abutting (2) two streets may be referred to as double frontage lots.
(4) "Reversed frontage lot" means a lot on which frontage is at right angles to the general pattern in the area. A reversed frontage lot may also be a corner lot.
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Maintenance bond. An agreement by a subdivider or developer with the Village, for a percentage of the established construction cost, used as a guarantee against any deficiencies which might develop between commencement of a development by a subdivider or developer and formal acceptance of dedication by Village Council.
Major Commercial Development. A grouping of more than four office uses or personal service uses on a single site with common parking facilities.
Major Thoroughfare Plan. The portion of comprehensive plan adopted by the Village Planning Commission indicating the general location recommended for arterial, collector and local thoroughfares within the appropriate jurisdiction.
Major Tree. Any tree measured with a diameter-at-breast height equal to or greater than four inches (4").
Manufactured Home. Any non-self-propelled vehicle transportable in one (1) or more sections which, in the traveling mode, is eight (8) body feet or more in width or forty (40) body feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling unit with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein, and which bears a label certifying that it is built in compliance with Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards.
Manufactured Home Park. Any tract of land upon which three (3) or more manufactured homes are located for residential use, either free of charge or for revenue purposes, including any roadway, building, structure, vehicle, or enclosure used or intended to be used as a part of the facilities of such park.
Manufacturing - Heavy. Any use in which the major activity is the treatment, processing, rebuilding, repairing, or bulk storage of material, products, or items, and where the finished product is not acquired by the ultimate user on the premises and produces any externally perceptible noise, fumes, odors, vibrations, or outdoor storage.
Manufacturing, Light. Manufacturing establishments engaged in and undertaking the assembly, fabrication, and conversion of already processed raw materials into products, the production of which does not cause excessive noise, odor, or other similar impacts on surrounding land uses
Marquee. A permanent structure fastened entirely to the building and projecting from the wall above an entrance and extending over the street right-of-way to provide shelter for automobile passenger loading and unloading entrance.
Marquee sign. A display sign attached to or hung from and supported by the building and extending beyond the building wall, building line or street lot line.
Medical - Clinic. A facility other than a hospital, emergency room or urgent care where medical, mental health, surgical and other personal health services are provided on an outpatient basis. Examples of these uses include: offices for physicians, dentists, chiropractors, or other health care professionals; outpatient care facilities; urgent care facilities; and other allied health services. These facilities may also include incidental medical laboratories. Patients are not provided with room and board and are not kept overnight on the premises. Medical Services and medical clinics include medical and dental laboratories incidental to the medical office use.
Medical - Emergency Services. A twenty-four (24)-hour outpatient facility, operated by a hospital or health organization, and staffed by doctors and nurses that provides immediate emergency care services similar to what would be expected in a hospital. Urgent care facilities are not considered emergency care facilities.
Medical - Full-Service Hospital. An institution in which sick or injured persons are provided medical care and assistance and, in the course of same, may be housed overnight, fed and provided nursing and related services. Hospital shall comprise any related, accessory facilities such as laboratories, outpatient departments, training facilities, food service facilities, central service facilities and staff offices which are integral parts of the principal hospital facility.
Medical - Office. A building used exclusively by physicians, dentists, and similar personnel for the treatment and examination of patients solely on an outpatient basis, provided that no over- night patients shall be kept on the premises.
Medical - Outpatient and Urgent Care. Outpatient-only medical services that apply to medical issues whereby a patient requires more immediate attention or care than can be provided by an appointment with a family doctor or general practitioner. Emergency ambulance services may not be provided.
Medical - Psychiatric Facility - Standalone. An establishment where human patients who may or may not be lodged overnight are admitted for examination and treatment by a group of professionals licensed by the state of Ohio to treat mental health issues or addiction.
Medical - Standalone Emergency Services. Stand-alone emergency medical facilities, which provide emergency services, including basic imaging and laboratory services that may be an off-campus emergency center associated with a hospital, or a non-affiliated, licensed medical care provider.
Mineral Extraction/Processing. The exploration for or extraction of surface or subterranean compounds and materials; this includes oil and gas exploration and production, and the mining of metallic and nonmetallic minerals, sand, gravel, and rock.
Mini-Warehouse. A building consisting of individual, self-contained spaces that are leased or owned for the storage of business goods, household goods, or contractor supplies.
Minor Subdivision. A proposed division of a parcel of land along an existing public street, not involving the opening, widening or extension of any street or road, and involving no more than five (5) lots after the original tract has been completely subdivided, that may be submitted to the authority having approving jurisdiction of plats under the provisions of R.C. 711.05, 711.09 or 711.10 for approval without plat.
Mixed-Use Facility. A building comprised of multiple units each containing a permitted use or condition use in each case as permitted under the applicable regulations for the zoning district or overlay in which the property is located.
Mobile Home Park. Any site, or tract of land under single ownership, upon which three (3) or more mobile homes used for habitation are parked, either free of charge or for revenue purposes; including any roadway, building, structure, vehicle or enclosure used or intended for use as a part
Mobile Home. Any non-self-propelled vehicle so designed, constructed, reconstructed, or added to by means of accessories in such manner as will permit the use and occupancy thereof for human habitation, when connected to utilities, whether resting on wheels, jacks, blocks, or other temporary foundation and used or so construed as to permit its being used as a conveyance upon the public streets and highways and exceeding a gross weight of four thousand five hundred (4,500) pounds and an overall length of thirty (30) feet, and not in compliance with the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.
Monuments. Permanent concrete or iron markers used to establish definitely all lines of the plat of a subdivision, including all lot comers, boundary line comers and points of change in street alignment.
Movie Theater. A specialized theater for showing movies or motion pictures. The primary structural difference between a theater and a movie theater is the projection screen. However, many movie theaters can easily be adapted for stage performances and many stages have folding screens for movie projections. Although screen shapes are mostly rectangular, they come in a variety of shapes. Also, some special-purpose multimedia movie theaters use multiple screens, one on each wall face, or the entire ceiling surface, which are sometimes curved or geodesic in shape.
Multi-Family (2-4 Units). A building designed for two families, or housekeeping units, living independently of each other in separate dwelling units.
Multi-Family. A building or portion thereof designed for or occupied by five (5) or more families, or housekeeping units, living independently of each other in separate dwelling units which are accessible by interior hallways. This type of dwelling unit excludes a hotel.
Multi-Family Rental Office/Management Site. A residential apartment structure, permitted in multi-family residential districts, that is used by an apartment owner, employee or realtor to demonstrate construction and to display built-in amenities to prospective apartment tenants and to promote the rental or lease of apartment units. The rental office may be staffed and furnished.
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Neighborhood Market. A pedestrian-oriented retail establishment oriented to the daily shopping needs of surrounding residential areas.
Nonconformities. A building, structure or use of land existing at the time of enactment of this Zoning Ordinance which does not conform to the regulations of the district or zone in which it is situated.
Nonpanel Sign. A sign which is not mounted, attached, painted, or displayed on a sign panel.
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Office - Corporate. An establishment primarily engaged in providing internal office administration services as opposed to customer service in a single building or a campus setting; for example, the headquarters, regional offices or the administrative offices for a corporation. Generally, the majority of the traffic generated from corporate offices comes from employees and not the general public.
Office - Data processing/Call Center. A facility containing equipment for telecommunications or data processing/storage including switches, routers, operation centers, and other infrastructure critical for telecommunication companies, internet servers, data firms, fiber-optic cable, and other technology providers.
Office - Professional Services. Professional offices including: accounting, auditing and bookkeeping services; advertising agencies; architectural, engineering, planning, and surveying services; attorneys; counseling services; court reporting services; data processing and computer services; detective agencies and similar services; educational, scientific, and research organizations; employment, stenographic, secretarial, and word processing services; government offices including agency and administrative office facilities; management, public relations, and consulting services; photography and commercial art studios; writers and artists offices outside the home. Does not include medical offices or offices that are incidental and accessory to an- other business or sales activity that is the principal use. Incidental offices that are customarily accessory to another use are allowed as part of an approved principal use.
Official Zoning Map. The Official Zoning Map of the Village of Greenfield, as the same may be amended from time to time in accordance with this Zoning Ordinance.
Off-Premises Sign. Any sign unrelated to a business or profession conducted or to a commodity or services sold or offered upon the premises where such sign is located.
On-Premises Sign. Any sign related to a business or profession conducted, or a commodity or service sold or offered upon the premises where such sign is located.
Opacity. The degree or extent that light is obscured. One hundred percent (100%) opacity meaning fully obscured, zero percent (0%) meaning fully transparent.
Open/Closed Sign. A window or wall sign bearing only information indicating if the business is open or closed. This does not include the hours of operation. Signs that include both the open/closed information and the hours of operation shall be deemed to be an information sign.
Open Space. An area of land that is intended and used for environmental, scenic, or recreational purposes and which may include lawns, landscaping, walkways, active and passive recreation areas, playgrounds, fountains, swimming pools, and wooded areas. Open space shall not be deemed to include paved areas such as roads, driveways, or parking lots, and shall not be deemed to include spaces required for minimum yards. That portion of a natural or man-made water body which shall be interpreted as open space shall be determined by the Planning Commission.
Ornamental Tree. A deciduous tree planted primarily for its ornamental value or for screening and which will typically be smaller than a shade tree.
Outdoor Recreation. Non-commercial recreation premises consisting of woodlands, water courses, and fields used for active recreational activities that do not require modifying the existing setting, including but not limited to, paintball, laser tag, and orienteering of items grown on the site means a site operated and maintained by an individual or group to cultivate trees, herbs, fruits, vegetables, flowers, or other ornamental foliage for the following uses: personal use/consumption, donation or sale of items grown on the site.
Outdoor Recreation Enterprise. Any business which is operated as a recreational enterprise, either publicly or privately owned, for profit. Examples include but are not limited to horse stables, fisheries, wilderness preserves, golf course, mini-golf courses, amusement parks and campgrounds.
Outdoor Processing - Agriculture. Activities involving a variety of operations on crops or livestock which may generate dust, noise, odors, pollutants, or visual impacts that could adversely affect adjacent properties. These uses include but are not limited to slaughterhouses, mills, canneries, and milk processing plants.
Outdoor Processing - Composting. An establishment for the processing of organic waste in a controlled environment to produce a stable fertilizing product by microbiologically degrading organic matter under aerobic conditions.
Outdoor Storage. The keeping of property in an open area of a lot for the purpose of sales, storage, or display.
Overnight Lodging - Bed and Breakfast. An owner-occupied residential single-family, detached structure wherein lodging, and breakfast only are provided to transient guests for compensation.
Overnight Lodging - Hotel. A place of transient occupancy which includes any structure consisting of one or more buildings containing any combination of more than five (5) guestrooms that are each approved by the Chief Building Official and the fire chief as meeting the requirements for transient sleeping rooms or extended stay temporary residence dwelling units, or as having features of such sleeping rooms and dwelling units within the same room, and such structure is specifically constructed, kept, used, maintained, advertised, and held out to the public to be a place where transient sleeping accommodations or temporary residence is offered for pay to persons. "Hotel" does not include agricultural labor camps, apartment houses, apartments, or other similar places of permanent personal residence, lodging houses, rooming houses, or hospital or college dormitories.
Owner. Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, co-partnership, corporation, trust, or other legal entity having sufficient proprietary interest in real property to commence and maintain proceedings with respect to any land use approval sough hereunder.
Overlay. An area depicted on the official zoning map, within which, through super-imposition of a special designation, certain regulations and requirements apply in addition to those of the base zoning districts to which such designation is added.
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Pad. A building site prepared by artificial means, including grading, excavation or filling, or any combination thereof.
Panel Sign. A sign which is mounted, attached, painted, or displayed on a sign panel.
Parapet Wall. A low wall barrier at the edge of a roof or structure which may serve to prevent falls over the edge or serve as a stylistic feature.
Parcel. A division of real property contained in a single legal description that is recorded in the official land records of the Recorder's office.
Park. See "Community Facility - Park".
Parking Area or Structure. An off-street area or structure for required parking or loading spaces, including driveways, access ways, aisles, parking, and maneuvering space necessary for the parking or loading areas.
Parking Space, Off-Street. An area adequate for parking an automobile with room for opening doors on both sides, together with properly related access to a public street or alley and maneuvering room but shall be located totally outside of any street or alley right of way.
Patio. An outdoor seating area, covered or uncovered, constructed, installed and located upon a property in accordance with all local and state laws and regulations, including this zoning ordinance, applicable to the subject property upon which such seating area is located.
Pedestrian Amenity. Elements of individual developments that directly affect the quality and character of the public domain.
Pedestrian Zone. An area between a main building and a public street utilized for pedestrian access and amenities.
Perimeter Treatment Plan. A plan designed for the installation and perpetual maintenance of improvements intended to provide visual and noise protection for the outer edges of developments which border arterial or major collector streets. Said plan shall include materials, techniques, and sizes of buffering treatments such as landscaping, fencing, screen walls, berms, or a combination thereof sufficient to provide adequate buffering. The perimeter treatment plan may be incorporated into the landscape plan.
Pergola. An attached or detached structure constructed and located upon a property in accordance with all local and state laws and regulations, including this zoning ordinance, applicable to the subject property upon which such attached or detached structure is located.
Performance Bond or Surety Bond. An agreement by a subdivider or developer with the Village for the amount of the estimated construction cost guaranteeing the completion of physical improvements according to plans and specifications within the time prescribed by the subdivider's agreement.
Person. Any firm, association, organization, limited partnership, general partnership, trust, company, or corporation as well as any natural person.
Planning and Zoning Administrator. The public official of the Village of Greenfield designated to administer and enforce this Zoning Ordinance.
Plant Cultivation. The production of crops, fruit trees, nursery stock, truck garden products, or similar plant materials outside of structures such as greenhouses.
Planting Area. Any area utilized for landscape material installation having a minimum area of fifty (50) square feet.
Plants. Living vegetation. Artificial plants are not included in this definition.
Plat. The map, drawing or chart on which the developer's plan of subdivision is presented to the Village Planning Commission for approval and, after such approval, to the County Recorder for recording.
Plat, final. The final map, drawing or chart made by a surveyor registered in the State of Ohio, and supplementary information, based upon the approved preliminary plat, in which the subdivider's plan is presented to the Village Planning Commission for approval and which, if approved, will be certified and submitted to the County Recorder.
Plat, preliminary. The preliminary map, drawing or chart, and supplementary information, on which the layout and design of a proposed subdivision is submitted to the Village Planning Commission for consideration and tentative approval.
Plot-Grade-Utility Plan. Drawings and other documents describing the approved grading, drainage features and improvements, vehicular facilities, utilities, and other improvements for a development.
Pole Sign. Any sign which is erected on a pole or poles, which is wholly or partially independent of any building for support.
Political Sign. Signs having reference to a political official, candidate, question, issue, or opinion.
Pool house. A detached structure serving a swimming pool, constructed, and located upon a property in accordance with all local and state laws and regulations, including this zoning ordinance, applicable to the subject property upon which such structure is located.
Portable Sidewalk Sign. Any portable or freestanding sign displayed on a sidewalk in front of a business or other enterprise and taken inside at night or when the associated business or enterprise is closed.
Portable Sign. A sign which is designed to be moved and is not permanently attached to any part of a building or to the ground.
Power Generation Facility. A facility that converts one or more energy sources, including but not limited to waterpower, fossil fuels, nuclear power, or solar power, into electrical energy or steam. A power generation plant may also perform either or both of the following: (a) operation of a transmission system that conveys the energy or steam from the generation facility to a power distribution system; (b) operation of a distribution system that conveys energy or steam from the generation facility or the transmission system to final consumers.
Power Substation Facility. An assemblage of equipment for purposes other than generation or utilization, through which electric energy in bulk is passed for the purposes of switching or modifying its characteristics to meet the needs of the general public, provided that in residence districts an electric substation shall not include rotating equipment, storage of materials, trucks or repair facilities, housing of repair crews, or office or place of business.
Primary Street. A primary street as referred to in this section includes Main Street, Brice Road, and Livingston Avenue.
Private Club. A building or portion thereof or premises owned or operated by a person for a social, literary, political, educational, or recreational purpose primarily for the exclusive use of members and their guests.
Private Swimming Pool. Any structure that contains water over twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) in depth and which is used, or intended to be used, for swimming or recreational use and which is available only to the family and guests of the property owner. This includes inground, aboveground, portable, and inflatable swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.
Professional Office. A building or portion of a building wherein services are performed involving predominately administrative, professional, or clerical operations.
Projecting Sign. A display sign which is attached directly to the building wall and which extends more than fifteen (15) inches from the face of the wall.
Public Access Easement. An easement granted to the public for all the purposes for which a public sidewalk may be used, including but not limited to, pedestrian and bicycle travel.
Public Service Facility. The erection, construction, alteration, operation or maintenance of buildings, power plants or substations, water treatment plants or pumping station, sewage disposal or pumping plants, and other similar public service structures by a public utility, by a railroad, whether publicly or privately owned, or by a municipal or other governmental agency, including the furnishing of electrical, gas, rail transport, communication, public or private water and sewage service.
Public Street. A public right-of-way used for vehicular traffic that is permanently maintained by the Village of Greenfield, by the State of Ohio, or by the federal government.
Public Way. An alley, avenue, boulevard, bridge, channel, ditch, easement, expressway, freeway, highway, land, parkway, right of way, road, sidewalk, street, subway, tunnel, viaduct, walk, bicycle path or other ways in which the general public or a public entity have a right, or which are dedicated whether improved or not.
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No definitions.
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R.C. The Ohio Revised Code.
Real Estate/Model Home Sign. A temporary sign promoting the development, construction, rental, sale, or lease of property.
Recreation Facility, Commercial. Recreation facilities open to the public, established and operated for a profit, such as commercial golf courses, golf driving ranges, swimming pools, ice skating rinks, riding stables, racetracks, carnivals, and similar commercial enterprises.
Recreation Facility, Institutional. Recreation-type facilities open to the public, established, and operated for a profit and offering a learning environment. Such activities may include but are not limited to gymnastics, karate studio, exercise/gym facility, ceramics, photography, and similar commercial enterprises.
Recreation Facility, Noncommercial. Any business which is operated as a recreational enterprise, either publicly or privately owned, for nonprofit. Examples include, but are not limited to: fishing areas, parks, archery ranges, etc.
Recreational Vehicle. A vehicle type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreation, camping, or travel use only, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. The basic entities are: boat, travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, and motor home.
Recycling Center. A center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials. A recycling facility does not include storage containers located on a residentially, commercially, or industrially designated site used solely for the recycling of material generated on the site.
Redevelopment. The increase of a developed property or building gross floor area or combination thereof by more than fifty percent (50%) over a seven-year period.
Religious Assembly. A permanently located church, cathedral, synagogue, temple, mosque, or other place dedicated to religious worship. As part of its functions it may include the following incidental and subordinate uses subject to applicable federal, state and local regulations: offices, residences for clergy, religious instruction, educational institutions, private and special schools, day care centers, emergency shelters, and community and recreational activities.
Research Facility/Laboratory. A facility primarily for medical, optical, orthotic, prosthetic, or dental laboratory services, photographic, analytical, or testing services and/or engaged in the research, development and controlled production of high technology electronic, industrial or scientific products or commodities for sale.
Reservation. Any reservation of public land made by a developer in accordance with the provisions of these regulations.
Residential (Upper Floor). Where permitted, dwelling units located on a floor other than the ground floor.
Residential Care and Congregate Residential. An establishment operated for the purpose of providing special care or rehabilitation to the occupants, as defined in Ohio R.C. 5119.341 and 5123.19, including the following:
(1) Assisted living;
(2) Developmental disability dwelling;
(3) Elderly Care;
(4) Life Care or Continuing Care Services;
(5) Mental Health or Substance Abuse; and
(6) Nursing care.
Restricted Open Space. Open space within any subdivision that is restricted from further development in accordance with a deed restriction or similar restrictive covenant.
Retail - Convenience with gasoline. A facility associated with the sale of gasoline products that also offers for sale prepackaged food items and tangible consumer goods, primarily for self- service by the consumer. Hot beverages, fountain-type beverages, and pastries may be included in the food items offered for sale.
Retail - Convenience without gasoline. A small retail establishment, usually located within or associated with another use, that offers for sale convenience goods, such as prepackaged food items, tobacco, periodicals, and other household goods.
Retail - Large format. A retail establishment containing consumer goods that exceeds 20,000 square feet.
Retail - Medium format. A retail establishment containing consumer goods that is between 5,000 and 20,000 square feet .
Retail - Pharmacy. A business substantially devoted only to the sale of pharmaceutical items, supplies, and equipment such as prescription drugs.
Retail - Shopping center - enclosed. A group of commercial establishments planned, constructed, and managed as a total entity shopping center with customer and employee parking provided on-site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations, and protection from the elements.
Retail - Shopping center - outdoor. A group of commercial establishments planned, constructed, and managed as a total entity shopping center with customer and employee parking provided on-site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations, whereby access to individual shops requires outdoor access from a shared sidewalk or road.
Retail - Small format. A retail establishment containing consumer goods that is no greater than 5,000 square feet.
Right-of-Way. A strip of land taken or dedicated for use as a public way. In addition to the roadway, it normally incorporates the curbs, lawn strips, sidewalks, lighting and drainage facilities, and may include special features (required by the topography or treatment) such as grade separation, landscaped area, viaducts and bridges.
Road. See "Street".
Routine Maintenance. Work that is planned and performed on a routine basis to maintain and preserve the condition of the building or site including but not limited to painting, addition of awnings, roof repair, parking rehabilitation, and window replacement and treatment.
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School - College / University. A post-secondary institution for higher learning that grants associate or bachelor's degrees and may also have research facilities and/or professional schools that grant master and doctoral degrees. This may also include community colleges that grant associate or bachelor's degrees or certificates of completion in business or technical fields.
School - Primary. A public, private, or parochial school offering instruction at the elementary school level in the branches of learning and study required to be taught in schools within the state.
School - Secondary. A public, private, or parochial school offering instruction at the junior, and/or senior high school levels in the branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools within the state.
School - Trade. A school established to provide for the teaching of industrial, clerical, managerial, or artistic skills. This definition applies to schools that are owned and operated privately for profit and that do not offer a complete educational curriculum.
Screening. Improvements such as landscaping and fencing, or the intentional arrangement and location of uses, structures, and open spaces in a manner intended to mitigate or conceal negative impacts of one use upon another or to improve the appearance of the use.
Seat. For purposes of determining the number of off-street parking spaces for certain uses, the number of seats is the number of seating· units installed or indicated, or each twenty-four (24) lineal inches of benches, pews or space for loose chairs.
Service Director. The Director of Public Service of the Village of Greenville, as defined by Chapter 139 of the Codified Ordinances.
Setback. A line established by these regulations and/or Zoning Ordinance or resolution, generally parallel with and measured from the front lot line, defining the limits of a front yard in which no building or structure may be located above ground, except as may be provided in such Codes.
Setback Line. A line established by the Zoning Ordinance generally parallel with and measured from the lot line, defining the limits of a yard in which no building, other than accessory building, or structure may be located above ground, except as may be provided in such Zoning Ordinance.
Sewage and Water Facilities. Sewage collection and/or water distribution systems provided or franchised by a public authority.
Sewage Disposal System, Group. An approved sewage disposal system which provides for the combined collection and disposal of sewage from a group of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.
Sewage Disposal System, On-Site. A septic tank installation on an individual lot which utilizes an anaerobic bacteriological process for the elimination of solid wastes and provides for the proper and safe disposal of the effluent, subject to approval of health and sanitation officials having jurisdiction.
Sewers, Central or Group. An approved sewage disposal system which provides a collection network and disposal system and central sewage treatment facility for a single development, community, or region.
Sewers, On-Site. A septic tank or similar installation on an individual lot which utilizes an aerobic bacteriological process or equally satisfactory process for the elimination of sewage and provides for the proper and safe disposal of the effluent, subject to the approval of health and sanitation officials having jurisdiction.
Shade Tree. A deciduous tree planted primarily for its high crown of foliage or overhead canopy and which typically reaches a height of at least forty (40) feet.
Shed. A storage structure constructed and located upon a property in accordance with the regulations applicable to the subject property the purpose of which is for the storage of yard equipment, recreational equipment or other consumer goods to be utilized by the residents of the subject property upon which such structure is located.
Shelter. A facility used to house or contain stray, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted animals and that is owned, operated, or maintained by an established humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or other nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of animals.
Shrub. That area which the Village requires maintenance in order to preserve the sight distance and safety of motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists by requiring an unobstructed line of sight necessary for most drivers stopped at an intersection to see an approaching vehicle to avoid a collision. Further information is provided in Section 1105.11.
Sidewalk. That portion of the road right of way outside the roadway, which is improved for the use of pedestrian traffic.
Sign. Any display, figure, painting, placard, poster, drawing, letter, word, symbol, number, or any combination of these or any other device visible, with or without verbiage, which can be seen from the right-of-way and is designed to inform or attract the attention of persons not on the premises on which the sign or street graphic is located. Used to convey a message, advertise, inform, or direct attention to a person, institution, organization, activity, place, object, or product.
Sign Area. The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of writing, representation, emblem, or any figure or similar character together with any frame or other material or color forming an integral part of the display or used to differentiate such sign from the background against which it is placed; excluding the necessary supports or uprights on which such sign is places. The area of a sign having more than one display shall be computed as the total of the exposed exterior display surface area.
Sign, Bulletin Board. A structure containing a surface upon which is displayed the name of a religious institution, school or library, auditorium, stadium, athletic field, or area of similar use for the announcement of services or activities to be held therein.
Sign, Construction. A sign indicating the names of architects, engineers, contractors, and similar persons involved in the design and construction of a structure or project.
Sign Face. The surface of the sign upon, against or through which the message of the sign is exhibited.
Sign, Flashing. Any illuminated sign on which the artificial light or any part thereof has conspicuous or intermittent variation in intensity or color.
Sign, Governmental. A sign erected at the side of or above roads to give instructions or provide information to road users.
Sign Height. The vertical distance from the uppermost point used in measuring the area of the sign to the crown of the road on which the property fronts.
Sign, Moving. Any sign which in part or total, rotates, revolves or otherwise is in motion.
Sign, Name Plate. A sign designating only the name and address or the name and professional occupation and address of a person or persons residing in or occupying space in such building or premises.
Sign Panel. A structural object or portion of a structural object designed to form a distinct background area or frame for the display of a sign's information.
Sign, Painted Bulletin. An advertising structure on which advertising design is painted and posted, and which may incorporate the use of cutouts and/or other embellishments.
Sign, Poster Panel. An advertising structure measuring not more than twelve (12) feet by twenty-five (25) feet overall on which posters are displayed.
Sign, Promotional. A temporary sign, the function of which is to announce a special event.
Sign, Roof. Any sign which is erected over the roof or parapet above the roofline and/or receives any or all its support from the roof structure.
Sign Structure. The supports, uprights, bracing or framework for signs.
Sign, Warning. Any sign indicating danger or a situation which is potentially dangerous.
Site Plan. A drawing and other documents, subject to review and approval by the Village, describing the planned improvements of a lot. A site plan is one of the following types:
(1) Major Site Plan. A plan review required for any development that meets the requirements of Section 1107.23, and which is subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission.
(2) Minor Site Plan. A plan review required for any development which does not qualify for a major site plan review and consists of an improvement other than a single family dwelling, two-family dwelling, or a dwelling within a planned development, and which is subject to review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Administrator and other Village staff; or
(3) Residential Site Plan. A plan review required for a single-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, or a dwelling within a planned development, and which may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
Site Obscuring Structure. Opaque or having such qualities as to constitute a complete visual barrier to persons outside the perimeter of the site obscuring object. A fence, which partially obscures a site, shall not be considered site obscuring if it has maintained at least forty percent (40%) transparency.
Site Triangle. A triangle at an intersection, formed by the two roads or rights-of-way and a third line, which must be kept clear of obstructions such as hedges so that people in one road can see cars approaching on the other.
Skirting. The rigid physical attachments to a mobile home designed and intended to completely screen, shelter, and protect such mobile home's base and entire area between the floor surface and the ground, which includes, but not limited to, all electrical and plumbing conduits, insulation material, and undercarriage.
Social Activities. Any building and land used for private or semiprivate club activities, including lodges, fraternities, and similar activities.
Solar Panel. A solar photovoltaic panel, solar hot air or hot water panel collector device, or other type of energy system which relies upon solar radiation as a source for the generation of electricity or transfer of stored heat.
Solar Panel Array. An integrated assembly of solar panels with a support structure or foundation and other components.
Sold Sign. A temporary sign announcing that a property has been sold, leased or is no longer available.
Special Event. A temporary outdoor use of land for the purposes of a gathering, including but not limited to a fair, festival, celebration, or fundraiser.
Special Exception. A use which, due to its special characteristics or impacts, may only be approved subject to special application, review, and conditions.
Stacking Space. Area where cars are permitted to wait in a resting state to access a use, or at a traffic signal or sign.
Storage - commercial gases. Any establishment whereby the primary activity is, or necessitates, the storage of compressed gasses.
Storage - Contractor. An unenclosed portion of the lot or parcel upon which a construction contractor maintains its principal office or a permanent business office. Designation of the lot or parcel as a contractor's storage yard would allow this area to be used to store and maintain construction equipment and other materials customarily used in the trade carried on by the construction contractor.
Storage - Self-Store. A building or group of buildings designed and used solely for the purpose of leasing interior space for the storage of personal property, household items and the inventory of commercial businesses where storage units are individually leased or rented and where access to storage units is infrequent. Outdoor storage and the storage of junk, explosives, flammable materials and other noxious or dangerous materials are specifically prohibited.
Storage - vehicular and boat. An enclosed or outdoor facility used solely for the storage of land-, air-, or water-based vehicles.
Storm Water Design Manual. The most current copy of the "Storm Water Design Manual", which provides guidelines for developing proper and adequate storm water collection and disposal facilities will be on file in the office of the Village Engineer. The Storm Water Design Manual is that manual prepared by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission.
Story. That portion of a building other than a cellar included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor above it or if there is not floor above it, then the space between the floor and the ceiling next above it. A basement shall be counted as a story if it is used for living quarters or if two-thirds (2/3) of its volume is above the average finished grade of the adjoining ground. See also, "Basement".
Street. The full width between property lines bounding every public way of whatever nature, with a part thereof to be used for vehicular traffic and designated as follows:
(1) "Alley" means minor ways used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or side of properties abutting on other streets.
(2) "Arterial street" means a highway primarily for through traffic, carrying heavy loads and large volume of traffic, usually on a continuous route.
(3) "Collector street" means a thoroughfare, whether within a residential, industrial, commercial, or other type of development, which carries traffic from local streets to arterial highways, including principal entrance streets of residential developments and primary circulation routes within such development.
(4) "Cul-de-sac" means a local street of relatively short length with one (1) end open to traffic and the other end terminating in a vehicular turnaround.
(5) "Dead-end street" means a street or a portion of a street with only one (1) vehicular traffic outlet.
(6) "Expressway" or "freeway" means a thoroughfare which carries relatively large volumes of traffic at a relatively high speed over long distances. Expressways are usually multi-lane highways for through traffic with all crossroads separated in grade and with full control of access.
(7) "Half-street" means a street or a portion of a street with only one-half (½) of the width paved and having proper right of way. Usual access at edge of subdivision where the centerline is also the plat boundary
(8) "Local street" means a street primarily for providing access to residential, commercial, or other abutting property.
(9) "Loop street" means a type of local street, each end of which terminates at an intersection with the same arterial or collector street, and whose principal radius points of the 180 degree system of turns are not more than 1,000 feet from such arterial or collector street, nor normally more than 600 feet from each other.
(10) "Major arterial street" or "principal arterial street" means a throughway which carries through traffic, usually intra-city, on a continuous route. Major arterial streets will have no curb parking and will have no curb parking and will use of marginal access roads, including limited access highways.
(11) "Marginal access streets" means a local street parallel and adjacent to an arterial highway, providing access to abutting properties and protection from the major street or arterial highway.
(12) "Minor arterial street" means a throughway which carries crosstown traffic from several neighborhoods, thereby servicing several residential collector streets.
Street Tree. A tree planted in close proximity to a street in order to provide canopy over the street to provide shade and soften the street environment.
Structure. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground, or attachment to something having a fixed location on the ground.
Studio - Art. Workspace for one or more artists or artisans, including the accessory sale of art produced on the premises, or gallery space.
Studio - Gymnastics/martial arts. A space used for physical indoor exercise which is offered in a class or organized format for activities such as gymnastics, martial arts, dance, aerobics, Pilates, or circuit training.
Subdivider. Any individual, owner, developer, firm, association, syndicate, co-partnership, corporation, trust, or any other legal entity commencing proceedings under these regulations as an applicant to affect a subdivision of land hereunder for himself or for another.
Subdivision.
(1) The division of any parcel of land shown as a unit or as contiguous units on or before January 1, 1976 into two or more parcels, sites or lots, any one of which is less than five acres for the purposes, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership, provided, however, that the division or partition of land into parcels of more than five acres not involving any new streets or easement of access, and the sale or exchange of parcels between adjoining lot owners, where such sale or exchange does not create additional building sites, shall be exempted; or
(2) "Commercial Subdivision" means the improvement of one or more parcels of land for commercial structures or groups of structures involving the division or allocation of land for the opening, widening or extension of any street or streets, except private streets serving industrial structures; the division or allocation of land as open spaces for common use by owners, occupants or lease holders or as easements for the extension and maintenance of public sewer, water, storm drainage or other public facilities; or
(3) "Industrial Subdivision" means the improvement of one or more parcels of land for industrial structures or groups of structures involving the division or allocation of land for the opening, widening or extension of any street or streets, except private streets serving industrial structures; the division or allocation of land as open spaces for common use by owners, occupants or lease holders or as easements for the extension and maintenance of public sewer, water, storm drainage or other public facilities; or
(4) "Minor Subdivision". See "Minor Subdivision".
Swimming Pool. A body of water of artificial construction, used for swimming or recreational bathing, which is over eighteen inches (18") in depth at any point, and has more than one hundred (100) square feet of area on the water surface when filled to capacity, and including the bottom and sides of the pool, and the equipment appurtenances thereof.
T.
Temporary Portable Storage Units. A transportable unit designed and used for the temporary storage of building materials, household goods, commercial goods, waste, or other similar materials.
Temporary Sign. A display sign, banner or other advertising device constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, or other light temporary material with or without a structural frame, intended for a limited period of display, including decorative displays for holidays or public demonstrations.
Temporary Special Land Use. A temporary use of land for a set amount of time, permitted in conjunction with the display or the display and sales of merchandise, goods, or materials.
Temporary Use. A temporary use of land for a set amount of time, permitted in conjunction with the display or the display and sales of merchandise, goods, or materials.
Tenants-in-Common. That form of real property ownership described in R.C. 5302.19, as the same may be amended from time to time.
Thoroughfare. See "Street".
Thoroughfare Plan. A plan, adopted by Village Council, which shows general locations and extent of existing, planned, and proposed streets and other transportation facilities of the Village.
Tract. A continuous expanse of land.
Traditional or Natural Materials. Consists of clay bricks (full or thin set, if thin set, corners must have full brick appearance), stone, cultured stone (samples must be provided), wood or fiber cement board siding.
Transient Lodging. Lodging in which guest rooms are occupied for less than thirty (30) consecutive days
Tree Lawn. A small area, often planted with trees and grass, between a street and the sidewalk of that street.
Tree. A large woody plant having one (1) or several self-supporting stems or trunks and numerous branches and which may be deciduous or evergreen.
U.
Unit of a Building or Building Unit. A space occupying a portion of a building, containing an entrance from the building exterior, and separated from other such spaces by a party wall or walls.
Use. The specific purposes for which land or a building is designated, arranged, intended or for which it is or may be occupied or maintained.
Use, Accessory. A use located on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to, the main use. Examples include: a parking lot for a commercial or industrial business; administrative and sales offices for an industrial plant; or a home occupation.
Use, Main. A use which is the dominant or principal activity or use of a lot.
Use, Permitted. A use which is permitted by right in a district, as listed on Table 1103-2 or as otherwise permitted by right in this Code, provided that such use shall comply with all provisions of this Code.
Use, Prohibited. A use which is not identified in this Zoning Code as either a permitted use or a special exception.
Use, Similar. A use which is not identified in this Code as a permitted use or a special exception in any district, but which is determined by action of the Board of Zoning Appeals and Village Council to be a use sufficiently like or compatible with other uses in a district as to be allowed as a special exception in that district.
V.
Variance. An adjustment to the development standards of the zoning regulations, that does not apply to use or required density that is reviewed and approved, modified, or denied by the Board of Zoning Appeals after at least one public hearing.
Vehicular Care Services - Major. General repair, rebuilding, or reconditioning of engines, motor vehicles, or trailers, including body work, framework, welding, and major painting service.
Vehicular Care Services - Minor. The replacement of any part or repair of any part that does not require removal of the engine head or pan, engine transmission or differential, incidental body and fender work, minor painting, and upholstering service. Above stated is applied to passenger automobiles and trucks not in excess of 7,000 pounds gross weight.
Vehicle Care Services - Washes. The use of a site for washing and cleaning of passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, or other light duty equipment.
Vehicular Sales - Automobiles. The use of any building or portion thereof, or other premises or portion thereof, for the display, sale, rental, or lease of new motor vehicles, or used motor vehicles as an ancillary use of a lot, and any warranty repair work and other repair service conducted as an accessory use.
Vehicular Sales - Boats. The use of any building or portion thereof, or other premises or portion thereof, for the display, sale, rental, or lease of new boats or watercraft, or used boats or watercraft as an ancillary use of a lot, and any warranty repair work and other repair service conducted as an accessory use.
Vehicular Sales - Motorcycles. The use of any building or portion thereof, or other premises or portion thereof, for the display, sale, rental, or lease of new motorbikes or motorcycles, or used motorbikes or motorcycles as an ancillary use of a lot, and any warranty repair work and other repair service conducted as an accessory use.
Vehicular Sales - Recreational Vehicles. The use of any building or portion thereof, or other premises or portion thereof, for the display, sale, rental, or lease of new recreational vehicles or campers, or used recreational vehicles or campers as an ancillary use of a lot, and any warranty repair work and other repair service conducted as an accessory use.
Vehicular Sign. A sign mounted upon, painted upon, or otherwise erected on a trailer, truck, automobile, or other vehicle parked or placed so that the signs thereon are visible from a public street or right of way.
Veterinary. A structure or premises utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of ill and injured animals and the short-term boarding incidental to the clinical use. A veterinary clinic cannot be implicitly interpreted as a kennel.
Vicinity Map. A drawing located on the plat which sets forth by dimensions or other means, the relationship of the proposed subdivision or use to other nearby developments or landmarks and community facilities and services within the general Village.
W.
Walkway. A public or private way, four (4) feet or more in width, for pedestrian use only, whether along the side of a road or not.
Wall, of a building. An external, vertical surface enclosing a portion of a building.
Wall, front. That wall of a building which most nearly parallels the front lot line of the lot on which the building is located or, for the purpose of locating a wall sign on a space within a multi-occupant building, that wall which is declared by the Planning Administrator to be the front wall, generally that wall which faces a common, central parking lot or drive.
Wall Sign. A display sign which is painted on or attached directly to the building wall and which extends not more than fifteen inches from the face of the wall.
Warehouse - large format. An enclosed storage facility which is used to store goods or parts, or for any part of the shipping process, that is greater than 50,000 square feet and includes cross-dock facilities.
Warehouse - small format. An enclosed storage facility which is used to store goods or parts, or for any part of the shipping process, that is under 50,000 square feet and does not include cross-dock facilities.
Warehousing, Private. A person or business whose primary concern and profit motive is manufacture, assembly or sale of finished products and who needs to receive, store and ship merchandise or commodities only for purposes of supporting the primary concern.
Warehousing, Public. A person or business whose primary purpose and profit motive is the receiving, storing, and shipping of merchandise or commodities for one or more unrelated persons or businesses.
Water Supply Improvements. Those improvements determined by the Village Engineer to be necessary to facilitate the satisfactory delivery of water in accordance with these regulations, with the Village Water Department standards and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Weed. Any ground cover or shrub which is typically not installed for the purposes of landscaping; which is not typically propagated by the horticultural or nursery trades; or which presents a particularly noxious allergenic or growth characteristic.
Wholesale and Distribution. An establishment that engages in the sale of goods, merchandise, and commodities for resale by the purchaser.
Window Sign. A sign painted, attached, or affixed to the interior or exterior surface of windows or doors of a building or suspended on the inside or outside of the windows or doors.
Working day. The days occurring Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The time within which an act is required by law to be done shall be computed by excluding the first and including the last day; except that when the last day falls on the weekend or a legal holiday, the act may be done on the next succeeding day that is not the weekend or a legal holiday.
X.
No definitions.
Y.
Yard. A required open space other than a court unoccupied and unobstructed by any structure or portion of a structure above the general ground level of the graded lot upward; provided accessories, ornaments and furniture may be permitted in any yard, subject to height limitations and requirements limiting obstruction of visibility.
Yard, front. A yard extending between side lot lines across the front of a lot and from the front lot line to the front of the principal building.
Yard, rear. A yard extending between side lot lines across the rear of the lot and from the rear lot line to the rear of the principal building.
Yard, side. A yard extending from the principal building to the side lot line on both sides of the principal building between the lines establishing the front and rear yards.
Z.
Zoning Certificate. A document issued by the Zoning Inspector authorizing the occupancy or use of a building or structure or the actual use of lots or lands in accordance with the previously issued zoning permit.
Zoning District or District. An area depicted on the official zoning map comprised of properties and land uses that are otherwise intended to reflect the comprehensive plan.
Zoning Permit. A document issued by the Zoning Inspector authorizing the use of lots, structures, uses of land and structures, and the characteristics of the uses.
(Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)
1111.03 LANDSCAPING DEFINITIONS.
Crown Spread. The distance measured across the greatest diameter of the above ground portions of a plant.
Decorative Walls and Fences. Barriers constructed of wood, masonry, or other appropriate material.
Developed Area. That a portion of a plot or parcel of land upon which a building, structure, pavement, landscaped material, or other improvements, excluding public rights-of-way, have been placed.
Diameter at Breast Height (DBH). The diameter of the tree as measured at four and a half (4½) feet above grade. If a tree splits into multiple trunks below four and a half (4½) feet above grade, the trunk is measured at its most narrow point below the split.
Earth Mounds. Earthen physical barriers which block or screen a view, which have vegetation capable of preventing erosion, and have a maximum permitted slope of three feet horizontal to one vertical (3:1) where mounds are to be mowed.
Ground Cover. Landscape materials such as natural mulch or low growing plants installed in such a manner so as to form a continuous cover over the ground.
Interior Landscaping. The use of landscape materials within the boundaries of the parcel, exclusive of the perimeter landscaping.
Landscape Buffer. Landscape materials installed between certain land uses [i.e. (1) between multifamily and single-family uses, (2) between any residential and commercial uses, and (3) between any manufacturing and residential or commercial use], between thoroughfares and land uses, and between thoroughfares and off-street parking in order to reduce glare, unsightly views, and noise.
Landscape Material. Materials such as, but not limited to, living trees, shrubs, vines, lawn grasses, ground cover, landscape water features and non-living, durable material commonly used in landscaping, including, but not limited to, rocks, pebbles, sand, decorative walls and fences, earthen mounds, but excluding pavements or surfaces for
Native Plant Species. A plant species, other than noxious weeds, that are indigenous to the area and usually do not need human intervention to grow or reproduce.
New Structure. Any structure newly constructed or erected, except for fences, decks, signs, trash enclosures, swimming pools, playground equipment and accessory structures under 250 square feet, which requires location on the ground. Additions to, alterations to and/or reconstruction of an existing structure or building shall not be considered a new structure.
Opacity. The required percent of visual screening from adjacent properties in a vertical plane extending from the established grade to a required height.
Service Structures. Equipment or elements providing service to a building or a site including but not limited to loading docks, storage tanks, trash containers or receptacles, electrical transformers, utility vaults which extend above the surface, cooling towers, and heating and cooling units.
Shrub. A perennial plant which has persistent multiple woody stems from a common root and differing from a tree by ·its low stature and habit of branching from the base.
Substantial Expansion. When an existing structure or vehicular access area is expanded, altered, or enlarged where such expansion, alteration, or enlargement exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of the existing structure or vehicular access area.
Tree. Any self-supporting, woody perennial plant which normally grows to an overall height of at least fifteen (15) feet.
Tree, Deciduous. Trees which normally shed their leaves in the fall.
Tree, Large. Any tree which normally attains a mature height equal to or greater than forty (40) feet.
Tree Lawn. That part of the street right of way not covered by sidewalk, bike path or other paving, lying between the sidewalk and street.
Tree, Major. An existing living tree with a DBH of at least eighteen (18) inches.
Tree, Measurement. The diameter in inches of a tree trunk measured six (6) inches above grade for trees equal to or less than six (6) inches in diameter or measured at DBH for trees larger than six (6) inches in diameter.
Tree, Medium. Any tree which normally attains a mature height greater than twenty-five (25) feet and less than forty (40) feet.
Tree, Small. Any tree which normally attains a mature height greater than fifteen (15) feet and less than twenty-five (25) feet.
Tree, Standard. A tree planted with a trunk caliper (diameter) of at least one and three-fourths (1¾) inches measured six inches (6") above grade.
Vehicle Encroachment. Any protrusion of a vehicle outside of a parking space, display area, storage area, access way, or access aisle into a landscape area.
Vehicular Use Area. Any paved surface area, excepting public rights-of-way, used by any type vehicle, whether moving or at rest for the purpose of (including but not limited to) driving, parking, loading, unloading, or storage.
(Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)
1111.05 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEFINITIONS.
Antenna. Any exterior transmitting or receiving device mounted on a tower, building or structure and used in communications that radiate or capture electromagnetic waves, digital signals, analog signals, radio frequencies (excluding radar signals), wireless telecommunications signals or other communication signals.
Antenna Support Structure. Any building or other structure other than a Tower which can be used for location of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
Co-location. The use of a wireless telecommunications facility by more than one wireless telecommunications provider.
Engineer, Radio Frequency. An engineer who possesses the additional qualifications of holding an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License and who has successfully completed training in electromagnetic field theory and antenna theory.
Equipment Shelter. The structure in which the electronic receiving and relay equipment for a Wireless Telecommunications Facility is housed.
FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration and any legally appointed, designated, or elected agent or successor.
FCC. The Federal Communications Commission and any legally appointed, designated, or elected agent or successor.
Height or Above Ground Level. When with respect to Section 1105.13, the distance measured from the finished grade at the base of the tower/structure to the highest point on the tower or other structure, including the base pad and any antenna.
Monopole. A support structure constructed of a single, self-supporting hollow metal tube securely anchored to a foundation.
Open Space. An area substantially open to the sky which may be on the same lot with a building. The area may include, along with the natural environmental features, water areas, swimming pools and tennis courts, any other recreational facilities that the Planning Commission deems permissive. Streets, parking areas, structures for habitation and the like shall not be included.
Tower. Any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas for telephone, radio, and similar communication purposes, including self-supporting lattice towers, guyed towers, or monopole towers. The term includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, wireless telecommunications towers, alternative tower structures, and the like. The term includes the structure and any support thereto.
Towers, Pre-existing and Pre-existing Antennas. Any tower or antenna for which a building permit or special use permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date of this chapter, including permitted towers or antennas that have not yet been constructed so long as such approval is current and not expired.
Viewshed. The area surrounding a Wireless Telecommunications Facility or Antenna Support Structure, within which the Facility or Structure is visible from street level.
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. Any cables, wires, lines, wave guides, antennas and any other equipment or facilities associated with the transmission or reception of communications as authorized by the FCC which a Person seeks to locate or has installed upon a Tower or Antenna Support Structure. However, the term Wireless Telecommunications Facilities shall not include: (1) Any satellite earth station antenna two meters in diameter or less which are located in an area zoned industrial or commercial; (2) Any satellite earth station antenna one meter or less in diameter, regardless of zoning category; (3) Antennas used by amateur radio operators are excluded from this definition.
(Ord. 32-2020. Passed 1-19-21.)
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF GREENFIELD